latom

Latom is a term that appears in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Revelation. It is transliterated from the Aramaic phrase "lama sabachthani," which Jesus is quoted as saying on the cross in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. This phrase is translated as "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" The word "latom" itself is not a direct translation of any single Aramaic word, but rather a phonetic rendering of the beginning of this lament. Scholars generally agree that it represents a shortened or possibly misremembered version of the Aramaic phrase as it was heard or recorded by the Gospel writers. The significance of the phrase lies in its expression of Jesus' suffering and his feeling of abandonment during his crucifixion. While the precise etymology and textual history of "latom" are debated, its inclusion in Revelation underscores themes of divine suffering and ultimate redemption found throughout Christian theology.