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Matthew 27:51 Cross-References
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“And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;”
Matthew 27:51 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 27:51
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent. At Jesus's death, supernatural signs manifested God's response. 'Behold' (ἰδού/idou) calls attention to the extraordinary events. These were not coincidental natural phenomena but divine validation of Christ's atoning death.'The veil of the temple was rent' (τὸ καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ ἐσχίσθη/to katapetasma tou naou eschisthē)—the curtain separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place was torn. This was no ordinary curtain but a massive, thick veil that human hands co...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:51
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“brothers”
“And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”
“a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;”
“and the veil of the temple was torn in two.”
“and the ark of the Lord's covenant was seen in his temple. Lightnings”
“and those who were with him watching Jesus”
“and the veil that is spread over all nations.”
“there was a great earthquake”
“and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake”