Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(ἠλί, for Hebrews אֵלַי [Psalms 22:2], eli', my God, as it is immediately rendered), an exclamation used by our Savior on the cross, in appeal to his heavenly Father (Matthew 27:46). (See AGONY). In the parallel passage (Mark 15:34) it is written Ε᾿λωϊ v, ELOI (See ELOI) (q.v.).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Eli (3)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/eli-3.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.