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NASB | Mark 15:34 At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" which is translated, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?"--which is translated, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" [Ps 22:1] |
Bible Question: Please explain this verse? Mark 15:34 |
Bible Answer: I think the answer is found in the nature of the Trinity..Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -each unique yet completely one. While Jesus gave up much to become flesh, He was in constant communion with the other two parts of the Godhead. When, as Paul described in 2 Corinthians "He who knew no sin became sin for us" Jesus separated from the Trinity. This was necessary because of the holiness of God, but also to fulfill the need for His sacrifice for us. If Jesus experienced no sin, there would be no need for sacrifice. Jesus was, in all points tempted yet without sin, yet, He is a savior who understands the burden, the weight of sin, and He bore that for us on the cross. So, when this separation occurred, Jesus, who had never been out of touch with the Godhead, suddenly felt the lonliness, the pain that sin causes when it separates us from God. |