Psalms 22:1
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
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Interpretation

Psalms 22:1 shows a why forsaken that takes shape in ordinary routines—listen for "god" and "why". Work out why forsaken in boundaries we honor—make truth livable.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting why forsaken. Within ch. 22, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “god” and “why”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David and additional composers. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Date: Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Temple song frames wisdom for daily life. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.