Matthew 27:52
And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And came out of the graves after his resurrection,.... The resurrection of Christ; for he rose as the first fruits, as the first begotten of the dead, and the firstborn from the dead; for he was the…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
And the graves were opened - “Graves” or sepulchres were most commonly made, among the Jews, in solid rocks or in caves of rocks. The rending of the rocks, therefore, would lay them open. The graves…
Events that followed the Crucifixion. (1) The Veil of the Temple rent; (2) the Earthquake; (3) the Saints arise; (4) the Centurion at the Cross; (5) the Watching of the Women
Of these, (2) and (3)…
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