The psalm of the cross. 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?': Jesus' own cry. Despised of the people, mocked ('He trusted on Jehovah; let him deliver him'), poured out like water, bones out of joint, hands and feet pierced (a line the Hebrew manuscripts differ over, and one the Dead Sea scroll from Nahal Hever supports) garments parted and lots cast: each detail walked at Calvary. At verse 22 the forsaken one turns to praise: 'I will declare thy name unto my brethren' (Hebrews 2:12). The ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto Jehovah; a seed shall serve him; 'he hath done it.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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Matthew 274 verses
- Matthew 27:35When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- Matthew 27:39And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads
- Matthew 27:42“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
- Matthew 27:46About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
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Luke 234 verses
- Luke 23:11And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
- Luke 23:27A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
- Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- Luke 23:35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
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Psalms 404 verses
- Psalms 40:9I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
- Psalms 40:13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.
- Psalms 40:16May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”
- Psalms 40:17But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
- Read Psalms 40 →
Mark 153 verses
- Mark 15:29And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,
- Mark 15:30come down from the cross and save Yourself!”
- Mark 15:34At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
- Read Mark 15 →

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Psalms 713 verses
- Psalms 71:6I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.
- Psalms 71:12Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me.
- Psalms 71:17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
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Psalms 353 verses
- Psalms 35:17How long, O Lord, will You look on? Rescue my soul from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.
- Psalms 35:18Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.
- Psalms 35:21They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!”
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John 193 verses
- John 19:23When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.
- John 19:28After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”
- John 19:37And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”
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Psalms 693 verses
- Psalms 69:3I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
- Psalms 69:21They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.
- Psalms 69:32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.