Was rent (εσχισθη). Both Mark and Luke (Luke 23:45) mention also this fact. Matthew connects it with the earthquake, "…

The veil of the temple. This was undoubtedly the veil, skillfully crafted, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, dividi…

The veil of the temple was torn in two—or better, the veil of the sanctuary. We must remember that this refers to the vei…

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, sayin…

Origen of Alexandria: Great things were done at the moment that Jesus cried out with a loud voice.

(51a) On the tearing of the temple veil, see comment on Mk 15:38. In accordance with Matthew’s fulfillment themes (cf. comments on 5:17–20; 11:11–1…

And, lo, the veil of the temple was rent. When Luke blends the rending of the veil with the eclipse of the sun, he inverts the or…

And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in twain
Just at the time that Christ spoke with so loud a voice, and ex…

The tearing of the veil signified that Christ, by His death, opened a way to God. We now have an open way through Christ to the throne of grace, or…

After relating His condemnation, His Pa ion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And when…