Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. New Living Translation The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. English Standard Version while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Berean Standard Bible The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Berean Literal Bible The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in the middle. King James Bible And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. New King James Version Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. New American Standard Bible because the sun stopped shining; and the veil of the temple was torn in two. NASB 1995 because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two. NASB 1977 the sun being obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two. Legacy Standard Bible because the sun was obscured. And the veil of the sanctuary was torn in two. Amplified Bible because the sun was obscured; and the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two [from top to bottom]. Christian Standard Bible because the sun’s light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle. Holman Christian Standard Bible because the sun’s light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle. American Standard Version the sun's light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Contemporary English Version The sun stopped shining, and the curtain in the temple split down the middle. English Revised Version the sun's light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sun had stopped shining. The curtain in the temple was split in two. International Standard Version because the sun had stopped shining, and the curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two. Majority Standard Bible The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. NET Bible because the sun's light failed. The temple curtain was torn in two. New Heart English Bible for the sun's light failed. And the veil of the temple was torn in two. Webster's Bible Translation And the sun was darkened, and the vail of the temple was rent in the midst. Weymouth New Testament The sun was darkened, and the curtain of the Sanctuary was torn down the middle, World English Bible The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in the middle, Berean Literal Bible The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in the middle. Young's Literal Translation and the sun was darkened, and the vail of the sanctuary was rent in the midst, Smith's Literal Translation And the sun was darkened, and the covering of the temple was split in the middle. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Catholic Public Domain Version And the sun was obscured. And the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. New American Bible because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. New Revised Standard Version while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sun was darkened, and the door curtains of the temple were torn in the center. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the sun grew dark, and the curtain of The Temple was ripped apart from its middle. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the sun was darkened, and the vail of the temple was rent in the midst. Godbey New Testament And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the middle. Haweis New Testament And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Mace New Testament the sun was obscured, and the veil of the temple was rent in two. Weymouth New Testament The sun was darkened, and the curtain of the Sanctuary was torn down the middle, Worrell New Testament the sun's light failing. And the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Worsley New Testament And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Jesus44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. 45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. 46Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.… Cross References Matthew 27:51 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. Mark 15:38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Exodus 26:31-33 Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Hebrews 9:3 Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, Hebrews 10:19-20 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Isaiah 50:3 I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.” Amos 8:9 And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime. Joel 2:31 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. Revelation 6:12 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Mark 15:33 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Acts 2:20 The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. Treasury of Scripture And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the middle. and the veil. Exodus 26:31 And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: Leviticus 16:12-16 And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail: … 2 Chronicles 3:14 And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon. Jump to Previous Curtain Darkened Failed Failing Light Middle Midst Obscured Rent Sanctuary Shining Stopped Sun Sun's Temple Torn Vail VeilJump to Next Curtain Darkened Failed Failing Light Middle Midst Obscured Rent Sanctuary Shining Stopped Sun Sun's Temple Torn Vail VeilLuke 23 1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.8. Herod mocks him. 12. Herod and Pilate become friends. 13. Barabbas is desired of the people, 24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified. 26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem; 34. prays for his enemies. 39. Two criminals are crucified with him. 46. His death. 50. His burial. The sun was darkened This phrase describes a supernatural event that occurred during the crucifixion of Jesus. The darkening of the sun is significant as it symbolizes the judgment and mourning over the death of Christ. In biblical context, darkness often represents God's judgment (Amos 8:9) and is associated with significant divine interventions (Exodus 10:21-23). This event fulfills the prophecy in Amos and serves as a cosmic sign of the gravity of the moment. Historically, some have attempted to explain this darkness as a solar eclipse, but the timing of Passover, which occurs during a full moon, makes a natural eclipse impossible, emphasizing the miraculous nature of this event. and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle Persons / Places / Events 1. The SunRepresents the natural world responding to the crucifixion of Jesus. The darkening of the sun signifies a cosmic event, indicating the gravity of the moment. 2. The Veil of the Temple A significant element in the Jewish temple, separating the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple. Its tearing symbolizes the removal of the barrier between God and humanity. 3. The Temple The central place of worship for the Jewish people in Jerusalem. It was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. 4. Jesus' Crucifixion The event during which Jesus was crucified, marking the fulfillment of His mission to atone for the sins of humanity. 5. The Darkness A supernatural event occurring during Jesus' crucifixion, symbolizing judgment and the weight of sin being borne by Christ. Teaching Points The Significance of the Veil TearingThe tearing of the veil signifies the end of the old covenant and the beginning of a new covenant through Jesus Christ. It represents direct access to God for all believers, without the need for a human mediator. The Darkness as a Symbol of Judgment The darkness that fell over the land symbolizes the judgment of sin being placed upon Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the cost of redemption. Access to God Through Christ With the veil torn, believers are encouraged to approach God with confidence, knowing that Jesus has made a way for us to enter into His presence. The Fulfillment of Prophecy The events surrounding the crucifixion, including the darkening of the sun and the tearing of the veil, fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the divine plan and purpose of Jesus' sacrifice. The Cosmic Impact of Jesus' Death The natural phenomena accompanying Jesus' death highlight the cosmic significance of His sacrifice, affecting not just humanity but all of creation.Verse 45. - And the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. This was the inner veil, which hung between the holy place and the holy of holies. It was rich with costly embroidery, and very heavy. Before the willing surrender of life told of in the next versa (46), our Lord spoke twice more. These fifth and sixth words from the cross are preserved by St. John (John 19:28, 30). The first of these, "I thirst " - an expression of bodily exhaustion, of physical suffering - was predicted as part of the agony of the Servant of God (Psalm 69:21). The second, "It is finished!" tells that "the earthly life had been carried to its issue. That every essential point in the prophetic portraiture of Messiah had been realized. The last suffering for sin had been endured. The end of all had been gained. Nothing was left undone or unborne" (Westcott). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sun ἡλίου (hēliou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2246: The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. was darkened, ἐκλιπόντος (eklipontos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1587: To fail, die out, come to an end, be defunct. From ek and leipo; to omit, i.e. cease. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. veil καταπέτασμα (katapetasma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2665: From a compound of kata and a congener of petomai; something spread thoroughly, i.e. the door screen in the Jewish Temple. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ναοῦ (naou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3485: A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. was torn ἐσχίσθη (eschisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4977: To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever. down [the] middle. μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). Links Luke 23:45 NIVLuke 23:45 NLT Luke 23:45 ESV Luke 23:45 NASB Luke 23:45 KJV Luke 23:45 BibleApps.com Luke 23:45 Biblia Paralela Luke 23:45 Chinese Bible Luke 23:45 French Bible Luke 23:45 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 23:45 The sun was darkened and the veil (Luke Lu Lk) |
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