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The Barrier Is Removed
Commentators agree that the tearing of the veil symbolizes the removal of the barrier between God and humanity. Just as Christ's flesh was torn, this physical curtain into the Most Holy Place was ripped apart, signifying the end of the old ceremonial law and opening a new, direct way for all believers to approach God through Jesus's sacrifice.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:33–41
19th Century
Preacher
There was darkness over the whole land until this ninth hour.
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi…
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On Mark 15:38
The curtain referred to was the one that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the temple. It was torn from the top to the bottom. M…
John Gill
On Mark 15:38
17th Century
Pastor
And the vail of the temple was rent in twain, from the top
to the bottom . ] At which time also ther…
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:33–41
17th Century
Minister
There was a thick darkness over the land, from noon until three in the afternoon. The Jews were doing their utmost to extinguish the Sun of Righteo…