King James Version
Luke 23:45 in the King James Version says “And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.”
Luke 23:45 · KJV
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. earth: or, land
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the veil”
G2665something spread thoroughly, i.e., (specially) the door screen (to the most holy place) in the jewish temple
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