Are there Old Testament prophecies (predictions) that foretold the death of Jesus?
The Sixth of Sixth Prophecies
The fact that Jesus would be scorned and laughed at while hanging on the cross is prophesied in the book of Psalms, just over one thousand years before Jesus was crucified.
The Prophecy
All those who see Me laugh Me to scorn; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, “He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!”
(Ps. 22: 7-8)
The Fulfillment
And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.
And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.”
And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
(Luke 23:33-38)
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