A Worm and No Man - Psalms 22:6

In Psalms chapter twenty-two David wrote about Jehovah God saying, “Our fathers trusted in you: they trusted, and you did deliver them. They cried unto you, and were delivered: they trusted in you, and were not confounded”, and in chapter twenty two and verse six of Psalms David said, “I am a worm, and no man” where we read,

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

The verse begins, “But I am a worm, and no man;” David began with the words, “But I am a worm” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover I, David, exist as a scarlet stuff and crimson dye made from the dried body of a female coccus ilicis worm or grub”, “and no man” or “and not a male human being”. David referred to himself as a crimson bearing “coccus ilicis” grub rather than a male person.

The verse goes on to say, “a reproach of men, and despised of the people.” David continued with the words, “a reproach of men” or “a scorn, taunt, shame and disgrace pertaining to people whether male or female”, “and despised” which means “and held in contempt, disdain and disregarded” “of the people” or “pertaining to compatriots, county-men and kinsmen”. David wrote how he was shamed, disgraced and held in contempt by “people”.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn about David's idea of himself in this difficult time, and it is a picture of what the Messiah would do as He came to the earth. David employed the example of the “coccus ilicis” worm which would attach itself to a tree, give birth and die during the birthing process. This caused a “crimson” dye to be left upon the tree which would be harvested to make dyed clothing and tapestries. God's Son Jesus was sent to the world to die upon a tree, a wooden cross, for the sins of all mankind. In doing so, He shed His blood, the crimson flow, to provide forgiveness for the errors and wrongs of people who put their faith and trust in Him. Jesus was disdained and considered a “reproach” among people, but Jehovah God made Him the “Savior and Lord” of the world, and we should give praise and honor to Him for allowing His Son Jesus to become the “crimson” sacrifice for us.

Next time David says, “all they that see me laugh me to scorn”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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