--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jesus cried out with a loud voice…" description: "\"“Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)”\" — Scotty..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15d/scotty-smith-1447_cried_jesus-cried-out-with-a-loud-voice-saying_2754822.jpg" --- # Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema… ![“Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15d/scotty-smith-1447_cried_jesus-cried-out-with-a-loud-voice-saying_2754822.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15d/scotty-smith-1447_cried_jesus-cried-out-with-a-loud-voice-saying_2754822.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15d/scotty-smith-1447_cried_jesus-cried-out-with-a-loud-voice-saying_2754822.jpg) > ““Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus expresses deep anguish, feeling abandoned by God in his suffering. **In simple terms:** Even the divine can feel forsaken. Key Takeaway Acknowledge pain and seek comfort. Themes suffering faith abandonment Mood somber contemplative Type scriptural philosophical When to use this quote - personal loss - mental health - spiritual doubt Key Concepts theodicy human vulnerability spiritual crisis Questions to Reflect On - Why do we feel abandoned in hardship? - How can faith sustain us? 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