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Luke 23:45 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 23:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.”
Luke 23:45 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 23:45
The veil torn: 'And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.' Parallel to v. 44, Luke notes 'the sun was darkened' (ἐσκοτίσθη ὁ ἥλιος, eskotisthē ho hēlios). Then a second supernatural event: 'the veil of the temple was rent in the midst' (ἐσχίσθη... τὸ καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ μέσον, eschisthē... to katapetasma tou naou meson). This veil separated the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place, representing separation between God and humanity caused by sin. Only the high priest could enter annually on Yom Kippur. The veil's tearing 'from top to bottom' (Matthew 27:51) indic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 23:45
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“brothers”
“the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.”
“And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”
“who made both one”
“and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small”
“a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;”
“and purple”