Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Targum — iniquity finished; Messiah atoning work complete
This lesson explores how Lamentations 4:22 connects to Jesus.
The punishment of your iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will keep you in exile no longer.
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Targum — iniquity finished; Messiah atoning work complete
Lamentations declared that Zion's punishment was complete. Jesus cried "It is finished" from the cross — the ultimate completion. All punishment for sin was absorbed by Christ, and exile from God ends forever.
Jesus, thank You for bearing what I could never bear. Through this lesson, grow gratitude that changes how I live.