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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 and 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)