On the Cross, why did Jesus say “Eloi Eloi lama Sabachthani”, which means “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
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Also relevant is the rest of that psalm
Ok but you don’t really answer the question of why; the title is misleading. You explain the background, but the question remains unanswered. You never explain why He uttered those words. I understand the He is telling us He loves us – but why specifically those words? You never explain what is meant by “abandoned.”