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A Prophecy of the Cross
Commentators overwhelmingly affirm that "they pierced my hands and my feet" is a direct and stunningly accurate prophecy of Jesus' crucifixion. Scholars like Barnes and Spurgeon note this was written centuries before crucifixion was a common Roman practice in Judea and that this could not have literally happened to David. Its fulfillment in Christ is presented as powerful evidence of the Bible's divine inspiration.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:16
18th Century
Theologian
For dogs have compassed me - Men who resemble dogs; harsh, snarling, fierce, ferocious. See (Philippians 3:2), note; an…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 22:16
19th Century
Bishop
Dogs. —Literally, barkers. (For the wild scavenger dogs of the East, compare to 1 Kings 12:19 and following.)…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 22:16
19th Century
Preacher
For dogs have compassed me:
There is the vulgar crowd, the common multitude, howling at him, and eager for his blood.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 22:16
16th Century
Theologian
They have pierced my hands and my feet. The original word, which we have translated they have pierced, is כארי, caari, w…
John Gill
On Psalms 22:16
17th Century
Pastor
For dogs have compassed me
By whom are meant wicked men, as the following clause shows; and so the Chaldee paraphras…
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…