Psalms 22:7
All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
רֹ֭אַי
All they that see
H7200
רֹ֭אַי
All they that see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
2 of 8
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
יַלְעִ֣גוּ
me laugh me to scorn
H3932
יַלְעִ֣גוּ
me laugh me to scorn
Strong's:
H3932
Word #:
3 of 8
to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
יַפְטִ֥ירוּ
H6362
יַפְטִ֥ירוּ
Strong's:
H6362
Word #:
5 of 8
to cleave or burst through, i.e., (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
בְ֝שָׂפָ֗ה
the lip
H8193
בְ֝שָׂפָ֗ה
the lip
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
6 of 8
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
Historical Context
Public execution in the ancient world included spectacle and mockery. Crucifixion was designed for maximum humiliation. The specific gestures mentioned (lip, head) were cultural expressions of contempt, magnifying the Sufferer's agony through social rejection.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's endurance of mockery give you strength to face rejection for faith?
- What does this passage teach about God's sovereignty over even the scornful actions of unbelievers?
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Analysis & Commentary
This prophecy was precisely fulfilled at Christ's crucifixion (Matt. 27:39-40). The mocking gestures—shooting out the lip, shaking the head—express contempt. From a Reformed perspective, this demonstrates that Christ bore not only physical suffering but also psychological and social anguish. He endured the scorn believers deserve for sin, satisfying divine justice and shielding His people from ultimate shame. The mockers unknowingly fulfilled prophecy, demonstrating God's sovereignty over even evil actions.