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Barnes' Notes on Mark 15:42

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The even - The time after three o’clock in the afternoon. The Preparation ... - The following day was to be a day of special solemnity, called the “great day” of the feast. More than ordinary preparation was therefore made for “that” Sabbath on the day before. Hence, the day was known as a day of preparation. This consisted in the preparation of food, etc., to be used on the Sabbath. return to 'Top of Page'
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