Matthew 27:51

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Summary

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

The veil

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Bible References

The veil

Build a canopy of violet, purple, and bright red yarn. Creatively work an angel design of cherubim into fine linen yarn.

Then he brought the ark into the tent and hung the canopy over it to mark off where the ark was. Moses followed Jehovah's instructions.

Jehovah said: Tell your brother Aaron that he cannot go into the holy place whenever he wants to. If he goes up to the canopy and stands in front of the throne of mercy on the Ark, he will die. This is because I appear in the smoke above the throne of mercy.

However, he must never come up to the canopy or to the altar, since he has a physical defect. He must never dishonor the holy places because I, Jehovah, set them apart as holy.'

Solomon made the canopy of violet, purple, and dark red cloth and of linen and decorated it with cherubim.

On this mountain He will destroy the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations.

The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.

The sun failed to shine. The veil of the temple was torn in two.

You were once far off but now with Christ Jesus, the blood of Christ has brought you near.

We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of life. It is a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain.

Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

General references

Be horrified over this, heaven. Be terribly afraid, declares Jehovah.

The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.

He answered: I tell you if these remain quiet the stones will cry out!

After that I noticed the temple of the sanctuary of the tent of witness was opened in heaven.