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Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
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The Veil is Torn: Access Granted
Commentators universally agree that the tearing of the temple veil is a profound symbol. This massive curtain separated the Holy of Holies—God's dwelling place—from the people. Its miraculous tearing from top to bottom signifies that Jesus' death has permanently opened the way for all people to have direct access to God. The old system of separation and ritual sacrifice is now obsolete, fulfilled by Christ, our great High Priest.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The veil of the temple. This was undoubtedly the veil, skillfully crafted, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, dividi…
Was rent (εσχισθη). Both Mark () and Luke (Luke 23:45) mention also this fact. Matthew connects it with the earthquake…
19th Century
Anglican
The veil of the temple was torn in two—or better, the veil of the sanctuary. We must remember that this refers to the vei…
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Baptist
The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. …
(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…
16th Century
Protestant
And, lo, the veil of the temple was rent. When Luke blends the rending of the veil with the eclipse of the sun, he inverts the or…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in twain Just at the time that Christ spoke with so loud a voice, and ex…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…
