Psalms 22:1

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Key Reflection

The opening verses of Psalm 22 vividly depict the psalmist's profound sense of abandonment and suffering, often seen as a prophecy of Christ’s crucifixion. These verses lay the groundwork for understanding the psalm as both an expression of human anguish and a foreshadowing of divine redemption, highlighting themes of trust in God even in dire circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

My God, my God -These are the very words uttered by the Saviour when on the crossMatthew 27:46; and he evidently used them as best adapted of all the words that could have been chosen to express the extremity of his sorrow. The fact that he employed them may be referred to as “some” evidence that the psalm was designed to refer to him; though it must be admitted that this circumstance is no conclusive proof of such a design, since he might have used words having originally another reference, as best fitted to express his own sufferings. The language is abrupt, and is uttered without any previous intimation of what would produce or cause it.

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