Bible Dictionary
Sabachthani
Sabachthani means “you have forsaken me.” It is part of Jesus’ cry from the cross, recorded in Aramaic in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 and echoing Psalm 22:1.
Definition
Sabachthani is an Aramaic expression meaning “you have forsaken me.” It forms part of the words spoken by Jesus on the cross.
Biblical Usage
Jesus uttered the expression in his cry from the cross, recorded in Matthew and Mark.
Historical Background
The expression belongs to the Aramaic speech commonly used by the people of Palestine in Christ’s time.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Thou hast forsaken me, one of the Aramaic words uttered by our Lord on the cross (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sat-bak'-tha-ne.</p><p>See ELI, ELI, LAMA, SABACHTHANI.</p>