Bible Commentary

And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put [it] on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down. 36. full of vinegar ] Burning thirst is the most painful aggravation of death by crucifixion, and it was as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:36”

And some of them that stood by, when they heard [it,] said, Behold, he calleth Elijah. 35. Behold, he calieth Elias ] They either only caught the first syllable, or misapprehended words, or, as some think, spoke in wilful mockery, and declared He called not on Eli, God, but on Elias, whose appearance was universally … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:35”

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 34. And at the ninth hour ] the hour of the offering of the evening sacrifice, Jesus cried with a loud voice ] He now gives … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:34”

And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 33. And when the sixth hour was come ] i. e. 12 o’clock. The most mysterious period of the Passion was rapidly drawing near, when the Lord of life was about to yield up His spirit and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:33”

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. 32. they that were crucified with him ] At first both the robbers joined in reproaching Him. The word rendered here “they reviled him” is rendered “cast the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:32”

Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 31. the chief priests ] whose high dignity and sacred office should have taught them better than to descend to the low passions of the mob. mocking said ] “scornynge him, ech to other, with; scribis, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:31”

Save thyself, and come down from the cross. Save thyself, and come down from the cross. Suggesting that if he was what he had pretended to be, and could do what he gave out he could, he might easily free himself from the cross, and make his escape; [See comments on Mt 27:39], [See comments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:30”

And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days, 29. railed on him ] The instincts of ordinary pity were quenched in the fierceness of malignant hatred and religious bigotry. Ah ] “Fyz,” Wyclif. It is an exclamation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:29”

And the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. 28. And the scripture was fulfilled ] The reference here is to Isa 53:12, but the verse is omitted in some MSS. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the scripture was fulfilled … – This passage of Scripture … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:28”

And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. 27. two thieves ] Rather, two robbers, or malefactors as St Luke calls them (Luk 23:33). See note above, Mar 11:17. It is more than probable that they belonged to the band of Barabbas and “had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:27”