Psalm 22, Part 4

This is a continuing look into Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:12 (Tanakh) Psalm 22:12 (NET) Psalm 21:13 (NETS) Psalm 21:13 (Elpenor English) Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan...

Isaiah 53:10-12, Part 1

This study originated in another essay: “I plan to look at all the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint here.”  (My take on Isaiah 53:10a can be found there.)  I decided to give Isaiah 53:10-12 its own thread when I felt rushed and unwilling to...

Psalm 22, Part 3

This is a continuing consideration of Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:11 (Tanakh) Psalm 22:11 (NET) Psalm 21:12 (NETS) Psalm 21:12 (Elpenor English) Be not far (תִּרְחַ֣ק) from me; for trouble is near;...