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A Tragic Misunderstanding
Commentators explain that the crowd's statement was based on a linguistic misunderstanding. Jesus' Aramaic cry, "Eloi" (My God), sounded very similar to the name "Elijah" to the bystanders. This highlights the chaotic and confusing nature of the crucifixion scene.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:35
He calleth Elijah (Ελειαν φωνε). They misunderstood the Ελω or Ελε (my God) for Elijah.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:33–41
19th Century
Preacher
There was darkness over the whole land until this ninth hour.
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:35
The ignorant and heartless bystanders mistook the first words of Jesus’ cry to be a cry for Elijah. Elijah, regarded as the forerunner and helper o…
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John Gill
On Mark 15:35
17th Century
Pastor
And some of them that stood by
The cross:
when they heard [it] ;
the loud voic…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:33–41
17th Century
Minister
There was a thick darkness over the land, from noon until three in the afternoon. The Jews were doing their utmost to extinguish the Sun of Righteo…