King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
Complete Jewish Bible:
It was Preparation Day, and a Shabbat was about to begin.
Berean Standard Bible:
It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.
American Standard Version:
And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} that day{G2250} was{G2258} the preparation{G3904}, and{G2532} the sabbath{G4521} drew on{G2020}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 27:62
- Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
John 19:31
- ¶ The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and [that] they might be taken away.
Mark 15:42
- ¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
John 19:42
- There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation [day]; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
John 19:14
- And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
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Commentary for Luke 23:54
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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: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - 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: G3904
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρασκευή
Transliteration: paraskeuḗ
Pronunciation: par-ask-yoo-ay'
Description: as if from παρασκευάζω; readiness:--preparation. - Strong's Number: G4521
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σάββατον
Transliteration: sábbaton
Pronunciation: sab'-bat-on
Description: of Hebrew origin (שַׁבָּת); the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications:--sabbath (day), week. - Strong's Number: G2020
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιφώσκω
Transliteration: epiphṓskō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-foce'-ko
Description: a form of ἐπιφαύω; to begin to grow light:--begin to dawn, X draw on.