PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:1. This psalm appears to be an individual lament. The singer has been attacked by unscrupulous people and mocked by those who should feel sympathy. Nevertheless, he looks forward to vindication and joyful worship with the rest of God’s people. Because of its prominent p... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:6 In contrast to God’s past faithfulness (vv. Psalms 22:3), the singer has been mocked by his fellow Israelites (v. Psalms 22:6). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:9 The singer again recalls the past, as in vv. Psalms 22:3, but this time it is more personal. In effect he tells the Lord, “Not only have you been faithful to our ancestors in Israel, you have always been faithful to me.” In this light he can pray confidently, BE NOT FAR FRO... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:12 The singer’s enemies are bent on evil like BULLS (v. Psalms 22:12), a LION (v. Psalms 22:13), and DOGS (v. Psalms 22:16). This leaves the singer without energy (v. Psalms 22:14) or strength (v. Psalms 22:15). Compare... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:18 This verse is quoted in John 19:24. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:19 DO NOT BE FAR OFF. While recalling God’s past answers to his prayers, the singer asks for relief in his present distress. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 22:22 The singer is confident that when God answers his prayer, he will be vindicated and will again be able to join God’s people in worship. Indeed, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE NATIONS will join him in praising God (see Genesis 12:3; Genesis 22:18; etc.). The singer’s personal stor... [ Continue Reading ]