King James Version:
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And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He took it down, wrapped it in a linen sheet, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, that had never been used.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.
American Standard Version:
And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} he took{G2507} it{G846} down{G2507}, and wrapped{G1794} it{G846} in linen{G4616}, and{G2532} laid{G5087} it{G846} in{G1722} a sepulchre{G3418} that was hewn in stone{G2991}, wherein{G3757} never{G3756} man{G3764} before{G3762} was{G2258} laid{G2749}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 27:59
- And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Matthew 27:60
- And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.
Mark 15:46
- And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
Isaiah 53:9
- And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither [was any] deceit in his mouth.
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Commentary for Luke 23:53
Luke 23:53 is a verse that captures a poignant moment in the Christian narrative, specifically the burial of Jesus Christ following His crucifixion. The verse reads: "And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid." This verse is part of the broader passion narrative and reflects the themes of death, burial, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period of Roman occupation in Judea. According to Jewish custom, bodies were to be buried before sundown on the day of death, especially before the Sabbath or a festival. Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin and a secret follower of Jesus, requested Pilate's permission to bury Jesus' body. This act was both an act of piety and courage, as it openly identified Joseph with Jesus, who had been condemned by the Jewish authorities and executed by the Romans.
The linen cloth mentioned in the verse was in accordance with Jewish burial customs, which included wrapping the body in cloth with spices to anoint and preserve it. The sepulchre, or tomb, being hewn from rock, was a sign of some wealth or status, and the fact that it was new, with no previous occupant, underscores the honor and respect with which Jesus' body was treated, as well as fulfilling prophecy (as mentioned in other scriptures, such as Isaiah 53:9 and Matthew 27:60).
This verse also carries significant theological weight in Christian doctrine, as it speaks to the reality of Jesus' death—a necessary precursor to His resurrection, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith. The detail that no one had ever been laid in this tomb before Jesus emphasizes its purity and sets the stage for the miraculous event of the resurrection, where Jesus would emerge as the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). Thus, Luke 23:53, while describing a solemn burial, also foreshadows the hope and victory that the resurrection would bring to believers.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G2507
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καθαιρέω
Transliteration: kathairéō
Pronunciation: kath-ahee-reh'-o
Description: from κατά and αἱρέομαι (including its alternate); to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively):--cast (pull, put, take) down, destroy. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1794
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐντυλίσσω
Transliteration: entylíssō
Pronunciation: en-too-lis'-so
Description: from ἐν and (to twist; probably akin to εἱλίσσω); to entwine, i.e. wind up in:--wrap in (together). - Strong's Number: G4616
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σινδών
Transliteration: sindṓn
Pronunciation: sin-done'
Description: of uncertain (perhaps foreign) origin; byssos, i.e. bleached linen (the cloth or a garment of it):--(fine) linen (cloth). - Strong's Number: G5087
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίθημι
Transliteration: títhēmi
Pronunciation: theh'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from ἵστημι, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while κεῖμαι is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate):--+ advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G3418
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μνῆμα
Transliteration: mnēma
Pronunciation: mnay'-mah
Description: from μνάομαι; a memorial, i.e. sepulchral monument (burial-place):--grave, sepulchre, tomb. - Strong's Number: G2991
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαξευτός
Transliteration: laxeutós
Pronunciation: lax-yoo-tos'
Description: from a compound of (a stone) and the base of ξηρός (in its original sense of scraping); rock-quarried:--hewn in stone. - Strong's Number: G3757
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὗ
Transliteration: hoû
Pronunciation: hoo
Description: genitive case of ὅς as adverb; at which place, i.e. where:--where(-in), whither(-soever). - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G3764
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδέπω
Transliteration: oudépō
Pronunciation: oo-dep'-o
Description: from οὐδέ and -πω; not even yet:--as yet not, never before (yet), (not) yet. - Strong's Number: G3762
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδείς
Transliteration: oudeís
Pronunciation: oo-den'
Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought. - Strong's Number: G2258
There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἦν
Transliteration: ēn
Pronunciation: ane
Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were. - Strong's Number: G2749
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κεῖμαι
Transliteration: keîmai
Pronunciation: ki'-mahee
Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively):--be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare τίθημι.