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The Sabbath 'Dawning' at Sunset
Commentators explain that the phrase "the sabbath drew on" or "dawned" can seem confusing, as the Sabbath began at sunset. This refers to the start of the new 24-hour day. One scholar highlights the Jewish tradition of lighting lamps in every home just before sunset to welcome the Sabbath. This widespread lighting would literally make the evening "shine out," explaining the "dawning" of the holy day.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:54
The day of the Preparation (ημερα παρασκευης). The technical Jewish phrase for the day before the sabbath for which see discussion…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:54
19th Century
Bishop
That day was the preparation.—See Note on Matthew 27:52.
The Sabbath was drawing near.—Literally, the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:54
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 23:54
17th Century
Pastor
And that day was the preparation Both for the sabbath, and for the "Chagigah", or grand festival, which they kept on the fifteenth …
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…