Matthew 27:47 Meaning and Explanation
“Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.”
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Read Full Chapter →Bystanders misunderstand the cry and think Jesus is calling for Elijah.
What Does Matthew 27:47 Mean?
Some who stand near hear the cry and mistake it, thinking Jesus is calling for Elijah, since the word Eli sounds like the prophet's name. They misread the prayer of the dying Lord.
Even the words of Christ from the cross are misunderstood by those who hear them. They listen yet do not grasp; the holy cry is taken for a summons to a long-departed prophet. It is a picture of how easily the truth is missed by ears not tuned to receive it. The Savior pours out His soul, and the bystanders catch only the surface, reminding us how much we need opened ears to hear what God is saying.
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What does Matthew 27:47 mean?
Bystanders misunderstand the cry and think Jesus is calling for Elijah.