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The Ferocity of the Enemy
Commentators explain that the image of a 'ravening and roaring lion' is intentionally graphic. It depicts Christ's enemies not just as opponents, but as ferocious predators, gaping their mouths wide to tear apart and devour their prey. This powerful metaphor illustrates the intense greediness and cruelty directed at the suffering Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:13
18th Century
Theologian
They gaped upon me with their mouths—Margin, as in Hebrew, “opened their mouths against me.” That is, they opened their mouths wide as if th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 22:13
19th Century
Bishop
Ravening. — Literally, tearing in pieces. (Lamentations 3:10.)
Roaring. — (Compare to …
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 Gill
On Psalms 22:13
17th Century
Pastor
They gaped upon me [with] their mouths
Either by way of derision and contempt, (Job 16:10); or belching …
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…