And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
The guards were so terrified of him that they literally started shaking and passed out like they were dead.
When heaven shows up, even the toughest people can't handle it.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Matthew's Gospel, Roman guards were stationed at Jesus' tomb to secure it after His crucifixion, as ordered by the religious leaders and Pilate to prevent any disturbance. When an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and rolled back the stone, the guards witnessed this supernatural event, which demonstrated God's authority over death and the forces of the world. This moment underscores the historical claim of the resurrection, showing how even hardened soldiers were terrified by divine intervention.
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