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They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.
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Overwhelmed by Awe
The women's reaction was not simple happiness but "trembling and astonishment." Commentators explain this was a mix of fear and joy, a natural response to a divine, world-changing event. Their experience shows that encountering God's power can be overwhelming and awe-inspiring, not just comforting. The resurrection was so monumental it initially struck them silent.
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Had come upon them (ειχεν αυτας). Imperfect tense, more exactly,
held them, was holding them fast .
19th Century
Anglican
They trembled and were amazed.—Literally, trembling and amazement seized them.
Baptist
Behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see h…
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The confrontation with the angel proved to be too much for the women. They fled “trembling and bewildered”—a natural and to-be-expected reaction. T…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they went out quickly Out of the sepulchre, into which they had been, to see where Christ lay, as invited by the angel, ([Refer…
Presbyterian
Nicodemus brought a large quantity of spices, but these good women did not think that was enough. The respect others show to Christ should not hind…
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