Psalms 22:16

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 22

“For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”Psalms 22:16

What Does Psalms 22:16 Mean?

Psalms 22:16 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 22, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 22:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 19:37“And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.”Zechariah 12:10“And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.”Matthew 27:35“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.”John 20:25“The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”John 19:23“Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.”Revelation 1:7“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”John 19:34“But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”Psalms 22:1“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?”Mark 15:24“And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.”John 3:14“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:”Luke 23:33“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.”John 20:27“Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.”Isaiah 53:5“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”Psalms 22:20“Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.”Mark 15:16“And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.”Philippians 3:2“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”Luke 23:4“Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.”Psalms 59:6“They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”Psalms 86:14“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.”Luke 23:10“And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.”

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