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The "Bulls" Around the Cross
Commentators unanimously interpret the "bulls" not as literal animals, but as a powerful metaphor for the fierce and brutal enemies surrounding the sufferer. In its prophetic fulfillment in Christ, this refers to the coalition of religious leaders (Pharisees, chief priests) and Roman authorities who encircled Jesus during His trial and crucifixion.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:12
18th Century
Theologian
Many bulls have compassed me – This refers to men with the fierceness and fury of bulls. Compare Isaiah 51:20;[Reference Psalms 68:…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 22:12
19th Century
Bishop
Bulls of Bashan. — For “Bashan” see Numbers 21:33; for its pastures and cattle, compare to Deuteronomy 32:14, and for the figures,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 22:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Many bulls have compassed me; strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lio…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 22:12
16th Century
Theologian
Strong bulls have encompassed me. The Psalmist now complains of the cruelty and barbarous rage of his enemies, and he compares them first …
John Gill
On Psalms 22:12
17th Century
Pastor
Many bulls have compassed me
By whom are meant the chief priests, elders, Scribes, and Pharisees, among the Jews, an…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 22:11–21
17th Century
Minister
In these verses, we see Christ suffering and Christ praying, which directs us to expect suffering and to look up to God amidst it. The specific man…