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Psalms 69:21
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Ian Paisley
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Instead of such, his enemies increase his pain by giving him most distasteful food and drink. The Psalmist may have thus described by figure what Christ found in reality (compare Joh 19:29-30).
John Gill Bible Commentary
They gave me also gall for my meat,.... Either some bitter herb mentioned with wormwood and hemlock, Deu 29:18; or the gall of some animal The Targum renders it, "the gall of the heads of serpents:'' the poison of some serpents is in their heads, and the word that is here used signifies the head; see Deu 32:33. This was literally fulfilled in Christ, Mat 27:34; and showed that he bore the curse of the law; that being given to him for food, which was not fit to be eaten; thereby intimating, that he deserved not to have the common food and necessaries of life; which is the case of those in whose place and stead he suffered: and this may be a rebuke to such who, through fulness and affluence, are apt to slight and contemn some of the good creatures of God, which ought to be received with thanksgiving; let them remember the gall that was given Christ for meat. And this may serve to reconcile poor Christians to that mean fare and low way of living they are obliged to; though they, have but a dinner of herbs, or bread and water, it is better fare than their Lord's; it is not gall; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink; Christ, when on the cross, was athirst, which was occasioned by a fever that usually attended persons in his circumstances; see Psa 22:15; and, that this Scripture might be fulfilled, he signified it, saying, "I thirst"; upon which vinegar was given to him, as all the evangelists relate; Mat 27:48. This shows the truth of Christ's human nature; that it was a true and real body that he assumed, which was subject to hunger and thirst, and was supported by food and drink, as our bodies are; also the truth of divine revelation; since such a minute circumstance as this, predicted so many hundred years ago, should, after so long a time, be exactly fulfilled; and likewise the truth of the Messiahship of Jesus, in whom this, and every thing else said Messiah, in the Law, the Prophets, and the book of Psalms, were fully accomplished; and therefore it may be strongly concluded that this is he of whom they spoke. Moreover, this expresses the inhumanity of the enemies of Christ, to use him in this manner, when he was suffering and dying; see Pro 31:6.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
69:21 sour wine for my thirst: This description applies to Jesus’ suffering (Matt 27:34, 48; Luke 23:36; John 19:28-29).
Psalms 69:21
The Waters Are up to My Neck
20Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. 21They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.
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The Burning Hell That Jesus Preached
By Ian Paisley74932:31HellPSA 49:7PSA 69:21ISA 53:5MAT 3:12In this sermon, the preacher addresses the topic of hell and responds to a television program that ridiculed the teaching of the Word of God. He emphasizes the eternal nature of hell, stating that there is no escape or hope for those who are condemned. The preacher urges the listeners to repent and seek God's mercy, warning them of the consequences of rejecting Christ. He also references the Bible to support the idea that hell is a place of literal fire and describes the physical senses that people in hell would experience.
Guidelines: Part 2 How Do You Know the Bible Is From God?
By J. Vernon McGee0PSA 69:21J. Vernon McGee delves into the question of how we can know the Bible is from God, presenting compelling reasons for its divine origin. He discusses the marvelous preservation of the Bible despite historical attacks and the significance of fulfilled prophecies as undeniable evidence of its divine inspiration. McGee also highlights the impact of archaeology in confirming the accuracy of the Bible and the transformative power of God's Word in changing lives. Ultimately, he emphasizes the role of the Spirit of God in making the Bible real and personally confirming its truth to believers.
The First Time Jesus Cleans Out the Temple John 2:13-25
By David Servant0PSA 69:21MAT 21:13JHN 2:19JHN 2:241CO 6:19JAS 2:261PE 1:15David Servant preaches about Jesus' righteous anger in the Temple, emphasizing the importance of honoring God and worshiping Him sincerely. Jesus' actions in the Temple reveal His divinity as the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating His authority over all things as God in human form. Jesus' resurrection after three days further confirms His deity and power. His body, as a temple of God, surpasses the physical Temple in Jerusalem, highlighting the spiritual significance of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of Suffering
By A.W. Pink0Spiritual ThirstSuffering Of ChristPSA 42:1PSA 69:21MAT 11:28JHN 19:28HEB 4:15A.W. Pink explores the profound significance of Jesus' statement 'I thirst' during his crucifixion, emphasizing both His humanity and divine glory. This utterance reflects the intense suffering He endured, fulfilling prophetic scripture while demonstrating His submission to the Father's will. Pink highlights that Christ's thirst symbolizes a universal spiritual need, inviting believers to find true satisfaction in Him. He also underscores the importance of scripture in Christ's life and the call for Christians to respond to His longing for fellowship. Ultimately, Pink encourages the congregation to recognize their own thirst for God and to seek fulfillment in Christ alone.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Instead of such, his enemies increase his pain by giving him most distasteful food and drink. The Psalmist may have thus described by figure what Christ found in reality (compare Joh 19:29-30).
John Gill Bible Commentary
They gave me also gall for my meat,.... Either some bitter herb mentioned with wormwood and hemlock, Deu 29:18; or the gall of some animal The Targum renders it, "the gall of the heads of serpents:'' the poison of some serpents is in their heads, and the word that is here used signifies the head; see Deu 32:33. This was literally fulfilled in Christ, Mat 27:34; and showed that he bore the curse of the law; that being given to him for food, which was not fit to be eaten; thereby intimating, that he deserved not to have the common food and necessaries of life; which is the case of those in whose place and stead he suffered: and this may be a rebuke to such who, through fulness and affluence, are apt to slight and contemn some of the good creatures of God, which ought to be received with thanksgiving; let them remember the gall that was given Christ for meat. And this may serve to reconcile poor Christians to that mean fare and low way of living they are obliged to; though they, have but a dinner of herbs, or bread and water, it is better fare than their Lord's; it is not gall; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink; Christ, when on the cross, was athirst, which was occasioned by a fever that usually attended persons in his circumstances; see Psa 22:15; and, that this Scripture might be fulfilled, he signified it, saying, "I thirst"; upon which vinegar was given to him, as all the evangelists relate; Mat 27:48. This shows the truth of Christ's human nature; that it was a true and real body that he assumed, which was subject to hunger and thirst, and was supported by food and drink, as our bodies are; also the truth of divine revelation; since such a minute circumstance as this, predicted so many hundred years ago, should, after so long a time, be exactly fulfilled; and likewise the truth of the Messiahship of Jesus, in whom this, and every thing else said Messiah, in the Law, the Prophets, and the book of Psalms, were fully accomplished; and therefore it may be strongly concluded that this is he of whom they spoke. Moreover, this expresses the inhumanity of the enemies of Christ, to use him in this manner, when he was suffering and dying; see Pro 31:6.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
69:21 sour wine for my thirst: This description applies to Jesus’ suffering (Matt 27:34, 48; Luke 23:36; John 19:28-29).