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Sabachthani

Jesus Christ • New Testament
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.
Biblical Usage
Jesus uttered the expression in his cry from the cross, recorded in Matthew and Mark.
Scripture References
Matthew 27:46 Mark 15:34