Luke 23:45

The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

In Context

44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.

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.

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Cross References

Exodus 26:31Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.

2 Chronicles 3:14He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Mark 15:38And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Hebrews 6:19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:45-50

The Crucifixion. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 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. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the… Read the whole commentary →

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