Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
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Bible References
General references
Matthew 27:39
And those who passed by [the cross] shouted abuse at Him and shook their heads [in derision],
1 Corinthians 4:9
For I think that God has displayed us apostles last in line, as men doomed to die. [Note: The picture here is that of gladiators in the arena]. We are being stared at [i.e., as performers on a theater stage] for the whole world to see, both angels and people.