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John 19:42 KJV
John · chapter 19 · verse 42
There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.John 19:42 · King James Version
John 19:42 in context
40Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.
42There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- preparationparaskeuēa making ready, preparation, equipping, that which is prepared, equipment, in the NT in a…G3904 →
- sepulchremnēmeionany visible object for preserving or recalling the memory of any person or thing, a…G3419 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
- Jews'ioudaiosJewish, belonging to the Jewish nation, Jewish as respects to birth, origin, religionG2453 →
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We have here an account of the burial of the blessed body of our Lord Jesus. The solemn funerals of great men are usually looked at with curiosity; the mournful funerals of dear friends are attended with concern. Come and see an extraordinary funeral;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 38-42