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Psalms 22:6

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 22:6

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

But I am a worm, and no man (comp. ; ). The worm is a symbol of extreme weakness and helplessness—it is naturally despised, derided, trodden upon. A reproach of men, and despised of the people (Comp.

; ; and for the fulfilment, see ). How deeply Christ was "despised of the people" appeared most evidently when they expressed their desire that, instead of him, a murderer should be granted to them ().

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