Mark 15:38

38 And the parokhet in the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Mark 15:38 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:38

And the vail of the temple was rent in twain, from the top
to the bottom.
] At which time also there was an earthquake, and the rocks were rent, and graves were opened, as Matthew relates, (See Gill on Matthew 27:51), (See Gill on Matthew 27:52).

Mark 15:38 In-Context

36 One ran and soaked a sponge in vinegar, put it on a stick and gave it to him to drink. "Wait!" he said, "Let's see if Eliyahu will come and take him down."
37 But Yeshua let out a loud cry and gave up his spirit.
38 And the parokhet in the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
39 When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw the way he gave up his spirit, he said, "This man really was a son of God!"
40 There were women looking on from a distance; among them were Miryam from Magdala, Miryam the mother of the younger Ya`akov and of Yosi, and Shlomit.

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