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NASB | Matthew 27:52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God's people) who had fallen asleep [in death] were raised [to life]; |
Bible Question:
Does the verse Matthew 27:52-53 mean the graves were opened and three days later at the resurrection the saints went into the cities? |
Bible Answer: Greetings again, Critty, Here is an interesting bit of commentary on this verse (Matthew 27:52)... "And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose," [KJV] "27:52 graves. Although the graves were opened at the time of Christ's death (vv. 50-51), the bodies did not arise until "after His resurrection" (v.53). Christ is the firstborn from among the dead (Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5) and "the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Cor. 15:20). It is not said that these bodies returned to their graves. The wave sheaf (Lev. 23:10-12) typifies the resurrection of Christ, but it would appear from the symbol used that plurality is implied. It was a single "corn of wheat" that fell into the ground in the crucifixion and entombment of Christ (John 12:24); it was a sheaf which came forth in resurrection. The inference is that these saints went with the risen Christ into heaven." (1) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) The Scofield Study Bible, King James Version, 2003, Oxford University Press, Inc., C.I. Scofield, D.D. [1843-1921], Contributing Editor, 2003 Edition - Doris W. Rikkers, pg. 1291 |