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The Depth of Humiliation
Commentators explain that when the psalmist, speaking prophetically as Christ, says "I am a worm, and no man," it expresses the deepest possible humiliation. He felt utterly insignificant, helpless, and treated as less than human. This wasn't just poetic language but a reflection of being forsaken by God and man, showing the incredible depth of Christ's descent for humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:6
18th Century
Theologian
But I am a worm, and no man - In contrast with the fathers who trusted in you. They prayed, and were heard; they confided in God, a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 22:6
19th Century
Bishop
Worm. —An indication of extreme degradation and helplessness. ().
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 22:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and wer…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 22:6
16th Century
Theologian
But I am a worm, and not a man. David does not complain against God as if God had dealt harshly with him; but in lamenting his condition, …
John Gill
On Psalms 22:6
17th Century
Pastor
But I [am] a worm, and no man
Christ calls himself a worm, not because of his original, for he was not of the earth …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 22:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The Spirit of Christ, who was in the prophets, testifies clearly and fully in this psalm to the sufferings of Christ and the glory that would follo…