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Matthew 27:51

King James Version (KJV)

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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

Commentary on Matthew 27:51

Theological / Devotional

The veil. That is, the curtain that separated the holy place from the most holy (see on Ex. 26:31–33; 2 Chron. 3:14). Access to the most holy place was restricted to the high priest, and he could enter but once a year. The rending of the veil, and the consequent exposure of the heretofore sacrosanct place, was Heaven’s signal that the typical service had ended—type had met antitype. This occurred at the hour of the regular evening sacrifice, as the priest was about to slay the lamb of the daily burnt offering. The time was probably about 2:30 in the afternoon, or about the “ninth hour” according to Jewish reckoning (see Additional Notes on Chapter 26, Note 1).

From the top. Indicating that it was not accomplished by human hands.

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