Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani
At the time of our Savior's crucifixion, as we reckon time, the earth had become dark from around noon until 3 p.m. Then, things happened that are very spiritually significant and wonderful. To comprehend this, we need to study one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible. Matt 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? These two verses would cause one to think a cry of defeat was shouted, and has misled good meaning people for since that time. Consider what Jesus had gone through: just about 40 hours of questioning, beatings, mockings, and so much suffering, without saying a single word in way of complaint. Yet now, they say, that He, after all this, was accusing YHWH of leaving Him. How c...