How many words did Jesus say on the cross?
Seven Last Words
The sayings of Jesus on the cross (sometimes called the Seven Last Words from the Cross) are seven expressions biblically attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion. Traditionally, the brief sayings have been called “words”. The seven sayings are gathered from the four canonical gospels.
What does Eloi mean in Aramaic?
My God, my God
And at the ninth hour, Jesus shouted in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, my God, for what have you forsaken me?” The Markan word for “my god”, Ἐλωΐ, definitely corresponds to the Aramaic form אלהי, elāhī.
What language did Jesus speak on the cross?
Aramaic
In Nazareth, Jesus spoke Aramaic’s Galilean dialect. Jesus’s last words on the cross were in Aramaic: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus read Hebrew from the Bible at the synagogue in Luke 4:16.
What do the 7 words spoken from the cross mean?
The 7 words spoken from the cross represent his salvation released to every area of our life, by his blood. Beholding Jesus die for us, we see every blessing paid for and given to us, and we can believe and receive them.
Who are the loved ones of Jesus at the cross?
The loved ones of Jesus are with Him in John’s Gospel. There are four at the foot of the cross, Mary his Mother, John, the disciple whom he loved, his mother’s sister Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. He addresses his third word to his mother Mary and John, the only eye-witness of the Gospel writers.
What does the Bible say about love on the cross?
1 Love for his enemies who nailed him to the cross (us) 2 Special love for those who turn to him in faith. 3 Love for his family 4 Love for God in making the ultimate sacrifice 5 Love for us in bearing the curse of sin 6 Perserverence of love 7 Total loving trust to God