Matthew 27:45

“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”

"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour." - Matthew 27:45
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What does Matthew 27:45 mean?

The verse Matthew 27:45 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour." This verse is part of the passage that describes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is significant because it marks a…

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In the Shadows of Sacrifice

As we reflect on the profound words from the Gospel of Matthew, particularly Matthew 27:45, we encounter a moment steeped in mystery and significance: "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour" (KJV). This verse marks an extraordinary…

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A Prayer in the Shadow of Darkness

Heavenly Father, As we gather in humble reverence before Your majestic throne, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound mystery of the words found in Matthew 27:45: "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour." Lord, we come before You…

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Matthew 27:45 - "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour."
"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour." - Matthew 27:45
"From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons." - Matthew 27:45-56
Matthew 27:45-56 - "From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons."
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Matthew 13:45 - "¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:"
Matthew 21:45 - "And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them."
Matthew 5:45 KJVA (45) That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
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Matthew 5:45 - "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
Matthew 25:45 - "Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me."
Matthew 24:45 - "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?"
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Matthew 27:27 - "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers."
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Matthew 26:45 - "Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners."
"That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." - Matthew 5:45
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Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
Genesis 45:27 - "And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived:"