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NASB | Luke 23:53 And he took it down and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever lain. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:53 And [after receiving permission] he took it down and wrapped it in a linen [burial] cloth and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid. |
Bible Question: It seems that being placed in a tomb first is important. Why? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Matt 27:52-53, 59-60; Luke 23:53. John 11:38-44 ... Mommapbs, These tombs were made fro serveral people. That is why Jesus had to specific Lazarus' name (John 11:38-44). Now what is special about being first ... it could mean nothing, the tomb was jsu completed ... it may have been an honor to be first. Joseph wanted Jesus to have that honor. ... unknown to him, the resurrection was such a big event, that if other bodies were in there, they may have been awaken (if they weren't at His death (Matt 27:52-53) IMHO, Searcher |