Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God… I. THE IMPORT OF THE REDEEMER'S LANGUAGE. 1. It does not mean that the Godhead of Christ was separated from His manhood, so that His humanity alone was present on the cross. 2. The language is not that of murmuring. 3. It is not indicative of distrust. 4. It is not that of despair. All sensible comfort is eclipsed. II. SOME OF THE GREAT DESIGNS TO BE EFFECTED THROUGH THIS DESERTION. 1. The punishment due to the sins of the people was herein endured. 2. The manifestation of God's regard for the honour of His law. 3. That He might be like unto His people in all things. 4. The brightest pattern of confidence in God. 5. To enable Him to enter upon His mediatorial glory. (J. R. Mackenzie.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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? |
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