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Luke 23

Luke 23:45 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the sun
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
helios (Greek #2246)
the sun; by implication, light
KJV usage: + east, sun.
Pronounce: hay'-lee-os
Origin: from ἕλη (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of 138)
was darkened
skotizo (Greek #4654)
to obscure (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: darken.
Pronounce: skot-id-zo
Origin: from 4655
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the veil
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
katapetasma (Greek #2665)
something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple
KJV usage: vail.
Pronounce: kat-ap-et'-as-mah
Origin: from a compound of 2596 and a congener of 4072
of the temple
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
naos (Greek #3485)
a fane, shrine, temple
KJV usage: shrine, temple. Compare 2411.
Pronounce: nah-os'
Origin: from a primary ναίω (to dwell)
was rent
schizo (Greek #4977)
to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: break, divide, open, rend, make a rent.
Pronounce: skhid'-zo
Origin: apparently a primary verb
in the midst
mesos (Greek #3319)
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
KJV usage: among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Pronounce: mes'-os
Origin: from 3326
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Sun,
The Temple,
Veil

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Ministry on This Verse

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and the veil.
Ex. 26:31• 31And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined byssus; of artistic work shall it be made, with cherubim. (Ex. 26:31)
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Lev. 16:12‑16• 12And he shall take the censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before Jehovah, and both his hands full of fragrant incense beaten small, and bring it inside the veil.
 13And he shall put the incense upon the fire before Jehovah, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy-seat which is upon the testimony, that he die not.
 14And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle with his finger upon the front of the mercy-seat eastward; and before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle of the blood seven times with his finger.
 15And he shall slaughter the goat of the sin-offering, which is for the people, and bring its blood inside the veil, and do with its blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy-seat, and before the mercy-seat;
 16and he shall make atonement for the sanctuary, to cleanse it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and from their transgressions in all their sins; and so shall he do for the tent of meeting which dwelleth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. (Lev. 16:12‑16)
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2 Chron. 3:14• 14And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and crimson, and byssus, and made cherubim upon it. (2 Chron. 3:14)
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Matt. 27:51• 51And lo, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom, and the earth was shaken, and the rocks were rent, (Matt. 27:51)
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Mark 15:38• 38And the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom. (Mark 15:38)
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Eph. 2:14‑18• 14For *he* is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of enclosure,
 15having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of commandments in ordinances, that he might form the two in himself into one new man, making peace;
 16and might reconcile both in one body to God by the cross, having by it slain the enmity;
 17and, coming, he has preached the glad tidings of peace to you who were afar off, and the glad tidings of peace to those who were nigh.
 18For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father. (Eph. 2:14‑18)
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Heb. 6:19• 19which we have as anchor of the soul, both secure and firm, and entering into that within the veil, (Heb. 6:19)
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Heb. 9:3‑8• 3but after the second veil a tabernacle which is called Holy of holies,
 4having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant, covered round in every part with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, and the rod of Aaron that had sprouted, and the tables of the covenant;
 5and above over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which it is not now the time to speak in detail.
 6Now these things being thus ordered, into the first tabernacle the priests enter at all times, accomplishing the services;
 7but into the second, the high priest only, once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people:
 8the Holy Spirit shewing this, that the way of the holy of holies has not yet been made manifest while as yet the first tabernacle has its standing; (Heb. 9:3‑8)
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Heb. 10:19‑22• 19Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entering into the holy of holies by the blood of Jesus,
 20the new and living way which he has dedicated for us through the veil, that is, his flesh,
 21and having a great priest over the house of God,
 22let us approach with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, sprinkled as to our hearts from a wicked conscience, and washed as to our body with pure water. (Heb. 10:19‑22)
• Now there is no longer a veil; that which has put sin away through perfect love now shines forth, while the holiness of God’s presence is joy to the heart, and not torment. What brings us into the presence of perfect holiness without a veil put away the sin which forbade us to be there. (“Luke 23” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the templeb rent in the midst.

JND Translation Notes

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Naos. The shrine.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the sun was darkeneda, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

WK Translation Notes

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Many Edd. read "And the sun was darkened." Others have "the sun being eclipsed." or "the sun’s light failing."