Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary
International Standard Version
Suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, rocks were split open,
A Conservative Version
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks split,
American Standard Version
And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent;
Amplified
And [at once] the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was
An Understandable Version
Just then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the ground shook, and rocks were split open.
Anderson New Testament
And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in two from top to bottom. And the earth did shake, and the rocks were rent:
Bible in Basic English
And the curtain of the Temple was parted in two from end to end; and there was an earth-shock; and the rocks were broken;
Common New Testament
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom; and the earth shook, and the rocks were split;
Daniel Mace New Testament
Immediately the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom; the earth trembled, the rocks split,
Darby Translation
And 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,
Godbey New Testament
And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from top to bottom, and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent;
Goodspeed New Testament
And at once the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split,
John Wesley New Testament
And behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom, and the earth was shaken and the rocks were torn asunder: And the tombs were opened,
Julia Smith Translation
And, behold, the covering of the temple was cleft in two, from above to below; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were cleft:
King James 2000
And, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks were split;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split.
Modern King James verseion
And, behold! The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And the earth quaked, and the rocks were sheared,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And behold, the veil of the temple did rent in twain from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake,
Moffatt New Testament
And the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were split,
Montgomery New Testament
And lo, the veil of the sanctuary was torn in two, from the top to the bottom;
NET Bible
Just then the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split apart.
New Heart English Bible
And suddenly, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
Noyes New Testament
And, lo! the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth, quaked, and the rocks were rent,
Sawyer New Testament
And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in two, from top to bottom, and the earth was shaken, and the rocks rent,
The Emphasized Bible
And lo! the veil of the Temple, was rent, from top to bottom, into two; and, the earth, was shaken, and, the rocks, were rent;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And, lo! the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the upper part to the bottom; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Suddenly the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were torn asunder,
Webster
And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom: and the earth shook, and the rocks rent;
Weymouth New Testament
Immediately the curtain of the Sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom: the earth quaked; the rocks split;
Williams New Testament
And at once the curtain of the sanctuary was torn from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were split,
World English Bible
Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
Worrell New Testament
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two, from top to bottom; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent;
Worsley New Testament
And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom, and the earth was shaken, and the rocks were split:
Youngs Literal Translation
and lo, the vail of the sanctuary was rent in two from top unto bottom, and the earth did quake, and the rocks were rent,
Themes
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Accompanied by preternatural signs
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Rending of rocks
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At our lord's death
Earthquakes » Instances of » At the crucifixion of jesus
Holy of holies » Laid open to view at Christ's death
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Rocks » Miracles connected with » Rent at the death of Christ
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Curtain of, torn at the time of the crucifixion
The Second Temple » The vail of, rent at our lord's death
Veil » The curtain separating the holy place from the holy of holies
Veil » Of the temple » Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of jesus
Topics
Interlinear
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 27:51
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Dies On The Cross
50
Jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.
51
Cross References
Mark 15:38
The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.
Exodus 26:31-37
Build a canopy of violet, purple, and bright red yarn. Creatively work an angel design of cherubim into fine linen yarn.
2 Chronicles 3:14
Solomon made the canopy of violet, purple, and dark red cloth and of linen and decorated it with cherubim.
Matthew 27:54
The centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus saw the earthquake. Filled with much fear of the things that were done, they proclaimed: Truly, this was the Son of God!
Luke 23:45
The sun failed to shine. The veil of the temple was torn in two.
Exodus 40:21
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.
Leviticus 16:2
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.
Leviticus 16:12-15
He will take an incense burner full of burning coals from the altar in Jehovah's presence, and two handfuls of finely ground, sweet-smelling incense. He will bring them up to the canopy.
Leviticus 21:23
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.'
Psalm 18:7
Then the earth shook and quaked. Even the foundations of the mountains trembled. They shook violently because he was angry.
Psalm 18:15
The ocean floor could be seen. The foundations of the earth were laid bare at your stern warning, O Jehovah, at the blast of the breath from your nostrils.
Isaiah 25:7
On this mountain He will destroy the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations.
Micah 1:3-4
For, behold, Jehovah comes out of his place! He comes down and treads upon the high places of the earth.
Nahum 1:3-5
Jehovah is slow to anger, and great in power! He will by no means reprieve the guilty (leave them unpunished). Jehovah has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm. The clouds are the dust of his feet.
Habakkuk 3:10
The mountains saw you and were afraid. The tempest of waters passed by. The deep [water] uttered its voice, and lifted up its hands (power) on high.
Habakkuk 3:13
You went forth for the salvation of your people even for the salvation of your anointed. You wounded the head of the wicked man in the house of the evil. You laid bare the foundation even to the neck.
Matthew 28:2
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, as an angel of God descended from heaven and rolled away the stone and sat on it.
Ephesians 2:13-18
You were once far off but now with Christ Jesus, the blood of Christ has brought you near.
Hebrews 6:19
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of life. It is a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain.
Hebrews 9:3
Beyond the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:25-27
Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape then, if we turn away from the one who speaks from heaven!
Revelation 11:13
In that same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand men were slain in the earthquake, and the survivors were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Revelation 11:19
The temple of God was opened in heaven. There was seen in his temple the ark of his covenant. And there were lightnings and voices and thunder and an earthquake and great hail.