Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Psalm 69 treated as Messianic; alienation from brethren applied to Messiah's rejection by His own in Rabbinic commentary
Stranger to His Brothers
The psalmist lamented being treated as a stranger by his own siblings.
Old Testament
Psalm 69:8
I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mother's children.
New Testament
John 7:5
For even his own brothers did not believe in him.
Why This Matters
The psalmist lamented being treated as a stranger by his own siblings. Jesus experienced the same — His own brothers did not believe in Him during His earthly ministry. The Messiah's rejection began not with enemies, but at home.
Reflection
Lord Jesus, You were rejected and still loved to the end. Through Stranger to His Brothers, teach me to remain faithful when misunderstood.
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