Matthew 27:46
About three Jesus called out loudly, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabacthani” – that is to say, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
45After midday a darkness came over all the country, lasting until three in the afternoon.
47Some of those standing by heard this, and said, “The man is calling for Elijah!”
Cross References
Psalms 71:11“God has left him,” they say: “pursue and seize him, for he is helpless.”
Luke 23:46Then Jesus, with a loud cry, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” And with these words he expired.
Hebrews 5:7Jesus, in the days of his earthly life, offered prayers and supplications, with earnest cries and with tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and he was heard because of his devout submission.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50
The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →