# Psalm 022 General Notes #

#### Type of psalm ####

Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm. It contains references to events during the crucifixion of Christ. It is also a psalm of individual lament and praise. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/crucify]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]])

#### Special concepts in this chapter ####

##### Messiah #####
Christ was despised and taunted by his enemies; but finally people all over the earth will bow down to him. 

##### New Testament usage #####
This psalm is quoted in different places in the New Testament. Verse 1a is cited in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 as the words of Christ on the cross. Many of the events in the narratives of the crucifixion are mentioned in this psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/cross]])

## Links: ##

* __[Psalms 22:1](./001.md)__

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