Luke 23:45
as the sun's light failed. Then the curtain of the temple was split in two.
Unlocked Literal 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 the whole land until the ninth hour
Cross References
Exodus 26:31You must make a curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet wool, and of fine linen, with designs of cherubim, the work of a skillful workman.
2 Chronicles 3:14He made the curtain of blue, purple, and crimson wool and fine linen, and he fashioned cherubs on it.
Mark 15:38The curtain of the temple was split in two from the top to the bottom.
Hebrews 6:19We have this as a secure and reliable anchor for the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,
Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, we have confidence to enter into 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 →