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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:51
18th Century
Theologian
The veil of the temple. This was undoubtedly the veil, skillfully crafted, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, dividi…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:51
Was rent (εσχισθη). Both Mark () and Luke (Luke 23:45) mention also this fact. Matthew connects it with the earthquake…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:49–51
19th Century
Preacher
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. …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:51–53
(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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:51
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:51
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:51–56
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…