Bible Question: In Matthew 27 Jesus shouted "Elijah"who is that |
Bible Answer: Greetings and welcome to the forum, Your question in Matthew 27 about Elias. Answer is from the Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament. Matthew 27:45-50 (Mark 15:33-37; Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30). Matthew made no reference to the time when the crucifixion began. But Mark indicated that it began at the “third hour” (Mark 15:25), around 9 A.M. Matthew noted specifically that from the sixth hour, noon, until the ninth hour, 3 P.M., darkness came over all the land. In this period of darkness Jesus became the Sin-offering for the world (John 1:29; Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24; 3:18) and as such was forsaken by the Father. Near the end of this period of time, Jesus could bear the separation no longer and cried out in a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? These Aramaic words mean, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (a quotation of Ps. 22:1) Jesus sensed a separation from the Father He had never known, for in becoming sin the Father had to turn judicially from His Son (Rom. 3:25-26). Some of those standing near the cross misunderstood Jesus’ words. They heard “Eloi,” but thought Jesus was trying to call for Elijah (Matt. 27:47). In Greek the word “Elijah” sounds more like “Eloi” than it does in English. Thinking His lips and throat had become dry, someone thought a drink of wine vinegar would moisten His vocal cords so He could speak plainly. Others, however, said to leave Jesus alone and see if Elijah would come and deliver Him. Their jeers were obviously still being directed against Jesus. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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