Those who ridicule believers and the gospel have been present for all of history (Jude 1:17–18). At the conclusion of his message, some teased (Acts 17:32). 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, A shaking of the head among the people. When he proclaimed the gospel at the Areopagus at Mars Hill, some of the philosophers in the audience called him a babbler (Acts 17:18). King James Version 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people. ![]() Prophetically, Psalm 22:7 declares, "All who seek me mock me they make mouths at me they wag their heads." Matthew 27:39–40 gives the fulfillment of this prophecy by stating: "And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, 'You who would destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.'" The apostle Paul, too, was the target of ridicule. This abhorrent treatment also befell Jesus when He was dying on the cross. Israel's name has become a code word: mention of it immediately implies disgrace or contempt. The people have not only been harmed, they have also been shamed (Psalm 44:15–16). Not only was the loss painful, but it also gave enemies a reason to mock Israel. This quickly turned to anguish as the psalmist mourns an especially humiliating defeat (Psalm 44:9–13). Psalm 44:14 New Century Version (NCV) 14 You made us a joke to the other nations people shake their heads. 13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us. ![]() 12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price. Psalm 44:14 New Living Translation (NLT) 14 You have made us the butt of their jokes they shake their heads at us in scorn. 11 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat and hast scattered us among the heathen. This psalm began with a celebration of Israel's early victories, all of which were credited to God (Psalm 44:1–8). 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people. 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, A shaking of the head among the people. Thou makest us a byword among the Heathen Among the Papists, as the Jews were among the Gentiles, ( Deuteronomy 28:37) ( Jeremiah 24:9) calling them schismatics, heretics, fanatics, and what not a shaking of the head among the people by way of indignation, scorn, and contempt see ( Psalms 22:7) ( 109:25).
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