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**Title. A Psalm.** See App-65 .
**of David** = relating to or concerning David's Son and David *'* s Lord ([Matthew 22:41-45](../../../kjv/matthew/22/41-45) ). "The root and the offspring of David" ([Revelation 22:16](../../../kjv/revelation/22/16) ). David "being a prophet and knowing . . . spake of". These three Psalms ([Psalms 22](../../../kjv/psalms/22) , [Psalms 23](../../../kjv/psalms/23) , [Psalms 24](../../../kjv/psalms/24) ) relate to the sufferings and the glory of "the Man Christ Jesus." [Psalms 22](../../../kjv/psalms/22) = The Good Shepherd on Earth, in Death ([John 10:11](../../../kjv/john/10/11) ). [Psalms 23](../../../kjv/psalms/23) = The Great Shepherd, in Heaven, by Resurrection ([Hebrews 13:20](../../../kjv/hebrews/13/20) ). [Psalms 24](../../../kjv/psalms/24) = The Chief Shepherd, coming in His Glory to earth and Zion, again ([1 Peter 5:4](../../../kjv/1-peter/5/4) .[Revelation 19](../../../kjv/revelation/19) ). See the Structure (p. 721). [Psalms 22](../../../kjv/psalms/22) is Christ as the sin offering; [Psalms 40](../../../kjv/psalms/40) , as the burnt offering; [Psalms 69](../../../kjv/psalms/69) , as the trespass offering.
**My GOD, my GOD.** Hebrew my El ( App-4 . IV). God as Almighty in relation to the *creature* ; not Jehovah ( App-4 .), in covenant relation with His servant. Quoted in [Matthew 27:46](../../../kjv/matthew/27/46) . [Mark 15:34](../../../kjv/mark/15/34) . The Psalm is Christ's prayer and plea on the Cross. It begins with "My God, my God" ([Matthew 27:46](../../../kjv/matthew/27/46) . [Mark 15:34](../../../kjv/mark/15/34) ), and it ends with "It is finished". See note on [Psalms 22:31](../../../kjv/psalms/22/31) , and compare [John 19:30](../../../kjv/john/19/30) . If the Lord uttered the whole of this Psalm on the cross, the dying malefactor must have "heard", and believed ([Romans 10:17](../../../kjv/romans/10/17) ). Compare [Luke 23:32](../../../kjv/luke/23/32) , [Luke 23:40-42](../../../kjv/luke/23/40-42) . The "kingdom" had been referred to by Christ in [Psalms 22:22-30](../../../kjv/psalms/22/22-30) . See note on "roaring", below. The Figure of speech *Epizeuxis* ( App-6 ) is used for solemn emphasis.
**roaring** = lamentation. Hebrew. *sha'ag =* spoken of a lion, and of thunder.
[Note:Some versions of the Companion Bible text have the comment below, but the originally published book I have does not.]
It is believed by some scholars (including this humble student) that our Lord actually quoted all, or, most of this Psalm while hanging on the Cross. Compare [Matthew 27:46](../../../kjv/matthew/27/46) ; [Mark 15:34](../../../kjv/mark/15/34) .

**God.** Hebrew. *Elohim.* App-4 .
**hearest not** = answerest not.

**But Thou.** And yet Thou. Compare [Psalms 22:9](../../../kjv/psalms/22/9) and [Psalms 22:19](../../../kjv/psalms/22/19) . Note the emphasis.
**holy.** See note on [Exodus 3:6](../../../kjv/exodus/3/6) . Here = the Divine attribute.
**inhabitest the praises.** "Praises" put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the Sanctuary, where the praises were offered. The various readings and renderings arise from trying to make sense, not seeing this figure of speech. Compare [Psalms 80:1](../../../kjv/psalms/80/1) ; [Psalms 99:1](../../../kjv/psalms/99/1) .

**trusted** = confided. Hebrew. *batah.* See App-69 .

**worm.** Hebrew. *tola',* not the ordinary word for "worm", but the crimson *coccus* from which the scarlet dye was obtained. Hence rendered "scarlet" in [Exodus 25:4](../../../kjv/exodus/25/4) ; [Exodus 26:1](../../../kjv/exodus/26/1) , &c. See note on [Joshua 2:18](../../../kjv/joshua/2/18) , and [Exodus 12:13](../../../kjv/exodus/12/13) . Jacob, so called [Isaiah 41:14](../../../kjv/isaiah/41/14) . Christ thus took the lowest place of His People.
**man.** Hebrew. *'ish* . App-14 .
**men.** Hebrew. *'adam.* App-14 .
**despised.** Compare [Isaiah 53:3](../../../kjv/isaiah/53/3) .

**All.** Figure of speech *Synecdoche* (of Genus), App-6 , put for most or greater part. (Some believed.)
**shoot out** = open.

**He, &c** . Figure of speech *Eironeia* (Irony). App-6 . Quoted in [Matthew 27:43](../../../kjv/matthew/27/43) .[Mark 15:29](../../../kjv/mark/15/29) . [Luke 23:35](../../../kjv/luke/23/35) .
**trusted, &c.** = devolved all on Jehovah. Hebrew. *galal.* See App-69 .
**the LORD.** Hebrew. *Jehovah.* App-4 .

**make** = cause.
**hope** = trust, or confide. Hebrew. *batah.* App-69 .

**none to help.** Compare [Psalms 69:20](../../../kjv/psalms/69/20) . He was alone in this wondrous work.

**in the midst of my bowels** = within me.

**dried up.** Compare [John 19:28](../../../kjv/john/19/28) .

**dogs.** Figure of speech *Hypocatastasis.* App-6 . "Enemies" being implied (not expressed).
**assembly** = congregation: in civic aspect.
**wicked** = breakers up. Hebrew. *ra'a* . App-44 .
**They pierced, &c.** = "As a lion [they break up] my hands and my feet". The Hebrew text reads *ka'ari* = as a lion (the "k" = as). The Authorized Version and Revised Version, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, take the "k" as part of the verb *k'aru,* and alter the vowel points, making it read "they pierced". It is better to translate the Hebrew text literally, and supply the *Ellipsis* of the verb from [Isaiah 38:13](../../../kjv/isaiah/38/13) , "they break up". The meaning is exactly the same, and agrees with [John 19:37](../../../kjv/john/19/37) .

**tell** = count. The whole description applies to death by crucifixion only.
**look and stare** = look for and see. In this idiom the former verb includes the *feeling* implied by the context. Compare [1 Samuel 17:42](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/42) .

**part, &c.** Quoted in [Matthew 27:35](../../../kjv/matthew/27/35) .[Mark 15:24](../../../kjv/mark/15/24) .[Luke 23:34](../../../kjv/luke/23/34) .[John 19:24](../../../kjv/john/19/24) .

**LORD *.** One of the 134 emendations of the *Sopherim* ( App-32 ) by which "Jehovah" of the primitive text was changed to "Adonai".

**soul.** Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .
**darling** = only one. Hebrew. *yahid.* See note on [Deuteronomy 6:4](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/6/4) . = my one own priceless possession; put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Subject), App-6 , for "my life", answering to "my soul" in the preceding line. Compare *psuche.* ([John 12:27](../../../kjv/john/12/27) ).
**power.** Hebrew hand, or paw. Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for the power exercised by it.

**lion's.** See note on "They pierced" ([Psalms 22:16](../../../kjv/psalms/22/16) ).
**For** = Yea.
**heard me** = answered me. Compare [Psalms 22:2](../../../kjv/psalms/22/2) . Supply Ellipsis, "[and delivered me]".
**from the horns, &c.** This clause may be joined on to the end of the preceding line. "Thou hast heard me "may be read on to [Psalms 22:22](../../../kjv/psalms/22/22) , "I will declare".
**unicorns** = the bulls of [Psalms 22:12](../../../kjv/psalms/22/12) . Note here the Parenthesis of the present Dispensation: for which see App-72 .

**I will declare.** These words are Christ's in resurrection. See [Hebrews 2:12](../../../kjv/hebrews/2/12) .
**Thy Name** = Thee (emphatic). Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the Person and all His attributes. See note on [Psalms 20:1](../../../kjv/psalms/20/1) .
**brethren.** Compare [John 20:17](../../../kjv/john/20/17) .
**congregation** = assembly: in its military aspect.

**Ye:** i.e. the Gentiles of [Psalms 18:49](../../../kjv/psalms/18/49) ; [Psalms 117:1](../../../kjv/psalms/117/1) .[Deuteronomy 32:43](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/32/43) .[Isaiah 11:1](../../../kjv/isaiah/11/1) , [Isaiah 11:10](../../../kjv/isaiah/11/10) . word as in third line.
**that fear** = that stand in awe. Hebrew. *gur.* Not the same Jacob . . . Israel. See notes on [Genesis 32:28](../../../kjv/genesis/32/28) ; [Genesis 43:6](../../../kjv/genesis/43/6) ; [Genesis 45:26](../../../kjv/genesis/45/26) , [Genesis 45:28](../../../kjv/genesis/45/28) .
**fear** = revere. Referring to Israel. Hebrew. *ya* r *e* '. Not the same word as in first line and [Psalms 22:25](../../../kjv/psalms/22/25) .

**the affliction** = the humiliation.
**the afflicted** = the patient One.

**meek** = the patient or wronged ones.

**the ends, &c.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Subject) App-6 , for the people dwelling in the farthest regions.
**world** = earth. Hebrew. *'erez.*

**For, &c.** Compare [Matthew 6:13](../../../kjv/matthew/6/13) .

**All they that be fat** = All the great ones.
**shall bow.** Compare [Philippians 1:2](../../../kjv/philippians/1/2) , [Philippians 1:9-11](../../../kjv/philippians/1/9-11) , and references there.
**And none can** = Even He cannot: reference to [Matthew 27:42](../../../kjv/matthew/27/42) . Compare [Acts 1:8](../../../kjv/acts/1/8) .
**soul.** Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .

**A seed.** Septuagint and Vulg, read "My seed". Compare [Isaiah 53:10](../../../kjv/isaiah/53/10) .
**accounted to** = recounted of.
**for a generation** = unto a generation that shall come (reading the first part of [Psalms 22:31](../../../kjv/psalms/22/31) with the end of [Psalms 22:30](../../../kjv/psalms/22/30) ).

**shall declare His righteousness** = His righteousness shall be declared.
**that shall be born.** Referring to the new birth as declared by Christ to Nicodemus ([John 3:3-7](../../../kjv/john/3/3-7) ). Compare [Ezekiel 36:25-27](../../../kjv/ezekiel/36/25-27) .
**That** = For. Corresponding with "for", [Psalms 22:24](../../../kjv/psalms/22/24) and [Psalms 22:28](../../../kjv/psalms/22/28) , not [Psalms 22:21](../../../kjv/psalms/22/21) .
**He hath done this** = It is finished. Compare [John 19:30](../../../kjv/john/19/30) . Thus concluding the Psalm. Compare the beginning. Hebrew. *'asah,* to accomplish or finish, as in [2 Chronicles 4:11](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/4/11) .

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