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Psalms 22:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 22:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 22 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”
Psalms 22:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 22:16
This verse provides one of the Old Testament's most striking prophecies of crucifixion. The Hebrew כָּאֲרִי (ka'ari) can be translated "like a lion" or, with slight vowel pointing, "they pierced" (כָּרוּ/karu). The Septuagint translated it as "pierced" (ὤρυξαν/ōryxan), supporting messianic interpretation. The piercing of hands and feet precisely describes Roman crucifixion—a execution method unknown in David's time but horrifyingly fulfilled in Christ. "Dogs" (כְּלָבִים/kelabim) was Jewish slang for Gentiles, prophetically pointing to Roman executioners. The "assembly of the wicked" (עֲדַת מְר...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 22:16
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“They will look on him whom they pierced.{Zechariah 12:10}”
“and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“they divided his clothing among them”
“We have seen the Lord! But he said to them”
“when they had crucified Jesus”
“they parted his garments among them”
“and immediately blood and water came out.”
“they crucified him there with the criminals”
“Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don't be unbelieving, but believing.”
“my precious life from the power of the dog.”