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The Unused Tomb's Purpose
Commentators highlight the critical detail that the tomb was new, a place "where never man had yet lain." This fact serves to confirm the truth of the resurrection. By placing Jesus in an unused tomb, it eliminates any possibility of confusion or claims that another body was mistakenly resurrected, ensuring that the miracle points unequivocally to Christ.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:53
Took it down (καθελων). Second aorist active participle of καθαιρεω as in Mr 15:46.
Wrapped (ενετυλιξεν), …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:53
19th Century
Bishop
A sepulchre that was hewn in stone.—The descriptive word differs from that used by St. Matthew and St. Mark, as being sli…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:53
Luke assures his readers of the credentials of the man who offered to bury Jesus. Here again he presents someone qualified to affirm by word or act…
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John Gill
On Luke 23:53
17th Century
Pastor
And he took it down From the cross, with the help of others, having obtained leave of Pilate so to do;
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:50–56
17th Century
Minister
Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service when there i…