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The Depth of Physical Pain
The phrase "I may count all my bones" paints a graphic picture of Jesus's physical torment. Commentators explain this points to extreme emaciation from agony and the potential dislocation of his joints from the crucifixion. His body was so wasted and broken by scourging and the cross that his bones were visible, a stark depiction of the physical price paid for salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:17
18th Century
Theologian
I may tell all my bones - That is, I may count them. They are so prominent, so bare, that I can see them and count their number. Th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 22:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
They pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Horrible, to the tender, modest soul of Je…
John Calvin
On Psalms 22:17
16th Century
Theologian
I will number. The Hebrew word עצמות, atsmoth, which signifies bones, is derived from another word, which signifies …
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John Gill
On Psalms 22:17
17th Century
Pastor
I may tell all my bones
For what with the stretching out of his body on the cross, when it was fastened to it as it …
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…