JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 40

Question 40

Trial and Death of Jesus

'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabach thani' means

  1. A.I drew him from water
  2. B.My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me
  3. C.I rejoice in the Lord
  4. D.This is my son in whom I am well pleased
  5. E.I shall rise again.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me)

Explanation

Mark translates Jesus' cry from the cross as 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' (Mark 15:34).