The Ps. has two sections, in the first of which (Psalms 22:1) the writer earnestly seeks God's help in a time of extreme trouble, while in the second (Psalms 22:22) he breaks into a song of thanksgiving and praise. The trouble is caused by strong and relentless enemies who scorn his trust in God, an... [ Continue Reading ]
The opening words (in the Aramaic form) were quoted by our Lord on the Cross (Matthew 27:46). It has been supposed that He repeated the whole Ps., and that the remainder was drowned in the tumult and jeers of the mob.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND AM NOT SILENT] RM 'but find no rest.'... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PRAISES OF ISRAEL] which have deservedly surrounded God in the past, and which He will not cease to deserve by ceasing to deliver His people. The thought is expanded in Psalms 22:4; Psalms 22:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
This v. describes the Psalmist's humiliation in terms similar to those used of the suffering Servant of the Lord in Isaiah (Isaiah 41:14; Isaiah 49:7; Isaiah 52:14; Isaiah 53:2).... [ Continue Reading ]
SHOOT OUT THE LIP.. SHAKE THE HEAD] gestures of contempt and hatred.... [ Continue Reading ]
These very words were used by the priests in mockery of our Lord as He hung on the Cross (Matthew 27:43).... [ Continue Reading ]
BULLS.. STRONG _bulls_ OF BASHAN] suggesting the strength and aggressive rage of the Psalmist's enemies. Bashan was the N. part of the region E. of the Jordan, and was a rich pasture land.... [ Continue Reading ]
The parching effects of a fever supply another metaphor for the Psalmist's trouble.... [ Continue Reading ]
DOGS] which haunt Eastern towns and villages in savage and cowardly packs—fit emblems of the Psalmist's fierce and yet contemptible foes. THEY PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET] The reference is still to the dogs, who snap at the exposed parts of those whom they attack. The singular coincidence between t... [ Continue Reading ]
The conduct of his enemies is that of robbers. The application of this v. in John 19:24 is well known.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY DARLING] RM 'my only one,' my precious life. FROM.. THE DOG] cp. John 19:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
THOU HAST HEARD ME] a sudden conviction of faith which gives a new tone to the rest of the PS. UNICORNS] RV 'wild-oxen.' In this and the preceding v. the figures of John 19:12; John 19:16 (bulls, lions, dogs) are repeated.... [ Continue Reading ]
These words are put into the mouth of Christ in Hebrews 2:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MEEK] the afflicted righteous, like the 'poor' and the 'humble.' EAT AND BE SATISFIED] in the meal which accompanies their sacrifice (Leviticus 7:16), or to which they may be invited by the Psalmist when he presents his thankoffering. YOUR HEART SHALL LIVE] RV 'let your heart live,' the writer'... [ Continue Reading ]
_They that be_ FAT, etc.] RV 'the fat ones of the earth,' the mightiest rulers. EAT AND WORSHIP] join in the sacrificial feast. Or perhaps the words mean 'shall worship Him alone.' THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE DUST] all mortal men, perhaps specially referring to the kings of the earth with their transie... [ Continue Reading ]
IT SHALL BE ACCOUNTED, etc.] RV 'It shall be told of the Lord unto the _next_ generation.'... [ Continue Reading ]