The Bible Answers Short Questions From Our Readers - Plain Truth Staff - December 1965

Plain Truth Staff

Question: Was Jesus speaking in tongues on the cross when He said: "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani"? (Mark 15:34.) Answer: There is not one record that Jesus ever "spoke in tongues" while He was on earth over 1900 years ago. Mark 5:34 is no exception. The words "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani" are Aramaic. Aramaic was the language spoken in Palestine by the common people during the day of Christ!... - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library