King James Version:
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And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Complete Jewish Bible:
At about three, Yeshua uttered a loud cry, "Eli! Eli! L'mah sh'vaktani? (My God! My God! Why have you deserted me?)"
Berean Standard Bible:
About 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?”
American Standard Version:
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} about{G4012} the ninth{G1766} hour{G5610} Jesus{G2424} cried{G310} with a loud{G3173} voice{G5456}, saying{G3004}, Eli{G2241}, Eli{G2241}, lama{G2982} sabachthani{G4518}? that{G5123} is to say, My{G3450} God{G2316}, my{G3450} God{G2316}, why{G2444} hast thou forsaken{G1459} me{G3165}?
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 22:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring?
Hebrews 5:7
- Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Isaiah 53:10
- ¶ Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put [him] to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see [his] seed, he shall prolong [his] days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
Mark 15:34
- And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Psalms 71:11
- Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for [there is] none to deliver [him].
John 19:28
- After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
John 19:30
- When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
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Commentary for Matthew 27:46
Matthew 27:46 is a poignant verse that captures a moment of profound anguish during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The verse is part of the Passion narrative, which details the events leading up to and including Jesus' death. The "ninth hour" refers to the time of day, around 3 p.m., when, according to Jewish timekeeping, the afternoon sacrifice was offered in the Temple. This moment is heavy with theological and historical significance.
The words Jesus utters, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" are in Aramaic, the spoken language of Jews in the first century, and they translate to "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This exclamation is a direct quote from Psalm 22:1, a psalm of lament that also contains descriptions of suffering that eerily prefigure the details of crucifixion. By invoking this psalm, Jesus is often interpreted as expressing the depth of his suffering, not only physically but also spiritually, as he feels abandoned by God the Father.
Theologically, this verse has been the subject of much reflection and interpretation. Some see it as an expression of Jesus' full humanity, experiencing the pain of separation from God due to bearing the sins of humanity. Others interpret it as a literal moment of divine forsakenness, necessary for the atonement of sin. Historically, this moment underscores the brutality of crucifixion, a common Roman punishment, and the public spectacle it entailed. It also highlights the religious and cultural context of the time, where such a cry would resonate with those familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures.
In summary, Matthew 27:46 is a verse rich with emotion and theological import, reflecting the climax of Jesus' suffering on the cross. It is a cry of abandonment that has echoed through the centuries, prompting believers to contemplate the mystery of the incarnate God experiencing the depth of human despair, which is central to Christian understanding of redemption and the nature of God's love.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through). - Strong's Number: G1766
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔννατος
Transliteration: énnatos
Pronunciation: en'-nat-os
Description: ordinal from ἐννέα; ninth:--ninth. - Strong's Number: G5610
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὥρα
Transliteration: hṓra
Pronunciation: ho'-rah
Description: apparently a primary word; an "hour" (literally or figuratively):--day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time. - Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. - Strong's Number: G310
There are 340 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀναβοάω
Transliteration: anaboáō
Pronunciation: an-ab-o-ah'-o
Description: from ἀνά and βοάω; to halloo:--cry (aloud, out). - Strong's Number: G3173
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέγας
Transliteration: mégas
Pronunciation: meg'-as
Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years. - Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G2241
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἠλί
Transliteration: ēlí
Pronunciation: ay-lee'
Description: of Hebrew origin (אֵל with pronominal suffix); my God:-- Eli. - Strong's Number: G2982
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαμά
Transliteration: lamá
Pronunciation: lam-mah'
Description: of Hebrew origin (מָה with prepositional prefix); lama (i.e. why):--lama. - Strong's Number: G4518
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σαβαχθάνι
Transliteration: sabachtháni
Pronunciation: sab-akh-than-ee'
Description: of Chaldee or (שְׁבַק with pronominal suffix); thou hast left me; sabachthani (i.e. shebakthani), a cry of distress:--sabachthani. - Strong's Number: G5123
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τουτέστι
Transliteration: toutésti
Pronunciation: toot-es'-tee
Description: contraction for τοῦτο and ἐστί; that is:--that is (to say). - Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G2444
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἱνατί
Transliteration: hinatí
Pronunciation: hin-at-ee'
Description: from ἵνα and τίς; for what reason ?, i.e. why?:--wherefore, why. - Strong's Number: G1459
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγκαταλείπω
Transliteration: enkataleípō
Pronunciation: eng-kat-al-i'-po
Description: from ἐν and καταλείπω; to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert:--forsake, leave. - Strong's Number: G3165
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέ
Transliteration: mé
Pronunciation: meh
Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.