Psalms 22:1

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 22

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?”Psalms 22:1

What Does Psalms 22:1 Mean?

Psalms 22:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Suffering, and Doubt.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 22:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

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, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”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?”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;”Psalms 13:1“How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?”Psalms 22:16“For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”Psalms 10:1“Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”Job 3:24“For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.”Habakkuk 1:2“O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!”Luke 18:31“Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.”Luke 24:44“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”Psalms 43:1“Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.”Luke 24:46“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:”Psalms 32:3“When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.”Psalms 31:14“But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.”Psalms 143:10“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”Mark 9:12“And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.”1 Samuel 12:22“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”Psalms 4:1“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.”Psalms 22:11“Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.”Psalms 25:2“O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.”

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