The tombs were opened (τα μνημεια ανεωιχθησαν). First aorist passive indicative (double augment). The splitting of the rocks by th…

And the graves were opened. Graves, or sepulchres, were most commonly made, among the Jews, in solid rocks, or in caves of rocks.…

Many bodies of the saints which slept arose — It is perhaps not surprising that a narrative so exceptionally marvelous, and standi…

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 graves were opened. This was also a striking miracle, by which God declared that his Son entered into the prison of death, not to cont…

And the graves were opened
Which were near the city of Jerusalem: this was a proof of Christ's power over death and …

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…