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Luke 23:44

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,
Luke 23:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.
43And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
44And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,
45the sun`s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
46And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
47And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it was about the sixth hour, etc.] Or twelve o'clock at noon; and so the Ethiopic version, when it was noon; (see Gill on “<402745>Matthew 27:45”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:45-50. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“There was darkness over all the earth - The noon - tide darkness, covering the sun, obscured all the upper hemisphere. And the lower was equally darkened, the moon being in opposition to the sun, and so receiving no light from it. Mat 27:45. Luke 23:45”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:44 Darkness symbolizes sorrow as well as God’s judgment (Ps 23:4; Isa 8:22; 9:1-2).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“it: Mat 27:45; Mar 15:33 there: Exo 10:21-23; Psa 105:28; Joe 2:31; Amo 5:18, Amo 8:9; Hab 3:8-11; Act 2:20 earth: or, land Luke 23:45”
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