J. Barton Payne
Payne #13 — Ps 22:15
Tongue cleaves to jaws; Payne treats Psalm 22 as the most detailed prophetic portrait of crucifixion, including thirst
Tongue Cleaves, "I Thirst"
The psalmist described a mouth dried like pottery and a tongue stuck fast — the agony of dehydration in death.
Old Testament
Psalm 22:15
My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death.
New Testament
John 19:28
Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."
Why This Matters
The psalmist described a mouth dried like pottery and a tongue stuck fast — the agony of dehydration in death. On the cross, Jesus said 'I am thirsty,' and John explicitly notes it was to fulfill Scripture. The Passion Psalm's details were lived out in Christ's final hours.
Reflection
Jesus, thank You for bearing what I could never bear. Through this lesson, grow gratitude that changes how I live.
Scholar Credits
📘 Payne ✓📚 Edersheim ✓📖 McDowell ✓
Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Psalm 22 treated as complete Messianic Passion Psalm; thirst and physical torment applied to Messiah's suffering in ancient Synagogue
Josh McDowell
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #54 Gall and Vinegar Offered
Tongue cleaves to jaws — thirst on the cross; John 19:28 explicitly states fulfillment of Scripture
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