# Psalm 22 đź“–: Why Have You Forsaken Me
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## For the music director, according to the tune “Morning Doe”; a psalm of David.
[[#Verse 01.]]Â My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.
[[#Verse 02.]]Â My God, I cry out during the day,
but you do not answer,
and during the night my prayers do not let up.
[[#Verse 03.]]Â You are holy;
you sit as king receiving the praises of Israel.
[[#Verse 04.]] In you our ancestors trusted;
they trusted in you and you rescued them.
[[#Verse 05.]]Â To you they cried out, and they were saved;
in you they trusted and they were not disappointed.
[[#Verse 06.]] But I am a worm, not a man;
people insult me and despise me.
[[#Verse 07.]] All who see me taunt me;
they mock me and shake their heads.
[[#Verse 08.]]Â They say,
“Commit yourself to the Lord!
Let the Lord rescue him!
Let the Lord deliver him, for he delights in him.”
[[#Verse 09.]] Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb
and made me feel secure on my mother’s breasts.
[[#Verse 10.]]Â I have been dependent on you since birth;
from the time I came out of my mother’s womb you have been my God.
[[#Verse 11.]]Â Do not remain far away from me,
for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.
[[#Verse 12.]] Many bulls surround me;
powerful bulls of Bashan hem me in.
[[#Verse 13.]] They open their mouths to devour me
like a roaring lion that rips its prey.
[[#Verse 14.]]Â My strength drains away like water;
all my bones are dislocated.
My heart is like wax;
it melts away inside me.
[[#Verse 15.]] The roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery;
my tongue sticks to my gums.
You set me in the dust of death.
[[#Verse 16.]] Yes, wild dogs surround me—
a gang of evil men crowd around me;
like a lion they pin my hands and feet.
[[#Verse 17.]] I can count all my bones;
my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.
[[#Verse 18.]]Â They are dividing up my clothes among themselves;
they are rolling dice for my garments.
[[#Verse 19.]]Â But you, OÂ Lord, do not remain far away.
You are my source of strength. Hurry and help me!
[[#Verse 20.]] Deliver me from the sword.
Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs.
[[#Verse 21.]]Â Rescue me from the mouth of the lion,
and from the horns of the wild oxen.
You have answered me.
[[#Verse 22.]]Â I will declare your name to my countrymen.
In the middle of the assembly I will praise you.
[[#Verse 23.]] You loyal followers of the Lord, praise him.
All you descendants of Jacob, honor him.
All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him.
[[#Verse 24.]] For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed.
He did not ignore him;
when he cried out to him, he responded.
[[#Verse 25.]] You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly;
I will fulfill my promises before the Lord’s loyal followers.
[[#Verse 26.]]Â Let the oppressed eat and be filled.
Let those who seek his help praise the Lord.
May you live forever!
[[#Verse 27.]] Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him.
Let all the nations worship you.
[[#Verse 28.]] For the Lord is king
and rules over the nations.
[[#Verse 29.]] All the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship;
all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him,
including those who cannot preserve their lives.
[[#Verse 30.]] A whole generation will serve him;
they will tell the next generation about the Lord.
[[#Verse 31.]]Â They will come and tell about his saving deeds;
they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.
## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Jesus quoted 22:1 from the cross in Aramaic (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34).
2. Those mocking Jesus at the cross used words very close to 22:7-8 (Matthew 27:39, 43).
3. John says the soldiers dividing Jesus' clothes fulfilled 22:18 (John 19:23-24).
4. Hebrews 2:12 quotes 22:22 as Jesus' own words to His brothers and sisters.
5. The superscription names the tune "The Doe of the Dawn."
6. 22:16 is debated: the standard Hebrew text reads "like a lion," while the Greek Septuagint and some Hebrew manuscripts support "they pierced" or "dug."
7. The "bulls of Bashan" (22:12) were known for their strength, as Bashan east of the Jordan had rich pasture.
8. Crucifixion was not practiced in David's time, which makes the details of this psalm striking to Christian readers.
9. The psalm shifts dramatically at 22:21 from lament to praise.
10. The final words, "He has done it" (22:31), have often been compared to Jesus' cry "It is finished" (John 19:30).
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the suffering Servant of Psalm 22 who cried its opening words from the cross (Matthew 27:46). His enemies mocked Him and divided His clothes (22:7-8, 18; John 19:24), and His victory now leads all nations to worship (22:27).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
> [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way.
## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. Jesus quoted 22:1 on the cross. How does knowing the whole psalm, including its ending, change how you hear His cry?
2. The psalmist reminds himself of God's faithfulness to past generations (22:4-5). How can remembering God's past faithfulness help you in a dark season?
3. The psalm ends with the nations and future generations worshiping God (22:27-31). How does the cross lead to worldwide praise?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verse 1: My God, my God, why have You abandoned me?
- đź“– verse 18: The enemies divide the sufferer's garments and cast lots for his clothing.
- đź“– verse 27: All the ends of the earth will turn to the Lord and worship Him.
## đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đź”— [[Matthew 27#Verse 35.|Matthew 27:35-46]] - The crucifixion of Jesus.
- đź”— [[John 19#Verse 23.|John 19:23-24]] - The soldiers divide His garments.
- đź”— [[Hebrews 02#Verse 11.|Hebrews 2:11-12]] - Jesus calls us brothers and sisters.
- đź”— [[Isaiah 53#Verse 03.|Isaiah 53:3-5]] - The suffering Servant.
- đź”— [[John 19#Verse 30.|John 19:30]] - It is finished.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
đź“ť SOAP: [[Psalm 22- SOAP|Victory is on the Way]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes