Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 27:60

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Matthew 27:60 - 27:60

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60. ἔθηκεν αὐτὸ κ.τ.λ. καινῷ, ‘new,’ in the sense of not having been used. St John mentions that the tomb was ‘in a garden in the place where he was crucified’ (Joh 19:41). It was probably hewn out of the face of the rock near the ground (Joh 20:11), and the body of Jesus would lie horizontally in it.

προσκυλίσας κ.τ.λ., assisted by Nicodemus. This stone was technically called golal.

This was the first instance and a signal one of the power of the Cross of Christ to inspire enthusiasm and courage at the darkest hour. Up to this time Joseph had been a secret disciple, now he braves everything for the dead Christ.