KJV ORIGINAL
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Starting at noon, darkness covered the entire land until 3 in the afternoon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even nature held its breath during the most important moment in history.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse describes a miraculous event during Jesus' crucifixion, where darkness covered the entire land from the sixth hour (around noon) to the ninth hour (about 3 PM) in Jewish time. This supernatural occurrence highlighted the divine significance of Jesus' death and served as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. It was a moment that underscored the cosmic impact of the atonement.
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