Strong’s G4518

σαβαχθάνι

Part of speech

Aramaic Transliterated Word (Indeclinable); Hebrew

Transliteration

sabachthani

Pronunciation

sah-bakh-thah'-nee

Definition

"You have forsaken me"

Meaning

thou hast forsaken me.

Usage

The term "sabachthani" is famously used in the New Testament as part of Jesus' cry from the cross, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which translates to "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:46, BSB). This expression is a direct quotation from Psalm 22:1, highlighting Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and His experience of profound anguish and separation as He bore the sins of humanity.

Bible references

Matthew 27:46;Mark 15:34