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Luke 23:50–54

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¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:
(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
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.
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
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From verse 50

  1. John 19:38–42Rank 1 from verse 50
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    38¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

    39And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

    40Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

    41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

    42There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

  2. Acts 10:22Rank 2 from verse 50
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    22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

  3. Acts 11:24Rank 3 from verse 50
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    24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

  4. Acts 10:2Rank 4 from verse 50
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    2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

  5. Mark 15:42–47Rank 5 from verse 50
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    42¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

    43Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counseller, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

    44And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

    45And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

    46And 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.

    47And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

From verse 51

  1. Luke 2:25Rank 1 from verse 51
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    25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

  2. Luke 2:38Rank 2 from verse 51
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    38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

  3. Genesis 37:21–22Rank 3 from verse 51
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    21And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

    22And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.

  4. Genesis 42:21–22Rank 4 from verse 51
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    21¶ And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

    22And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.

  5. Genesis 49:18Rank 5 from verse 51
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    18I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.

From verse 52

  1. John 19:38–42Rank 1 from verse 52
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    38¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

    39And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

    40Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

    41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

    42There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

From verse 53

  1. Matthew 27:59–60Rank 1 from verse 53
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    59And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

    60And 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.

  2. Isaiah 53:9Rank 2 from verse 53
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    9And 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.

  3. Mark 15:46Rank 3 from verse 53
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    46And 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.

From verse 54

  1. Matthew 27:62Rank 1 from verse 54
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    62¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

  2. John 19:31Rank 2 from verse 54
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    31The 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.

  3. Mark 15:42Rank 3 from verse 54
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    42¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

  4. John 19:14Rank 4 from verse 54
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    14And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

  5. John 19:42Rank 5 from verse 54
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    42There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

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Luke 23:50

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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named

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.

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COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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Luke 23:51

COMBINED MEANING

consented

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of consent, meaning to agree, assent, or give permission.

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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COMBINED MEANING

deed

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Sense 1: An act or thing done. Sense 2: In the expression in very deed, in fact or in reality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

waited

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Past-tense or past-participial form of wait. Sense 1: Remained in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: Attended or served.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:52

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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body

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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Luke 23:53

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

laid

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Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hewn

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Sense 1: Cut, chopped, shaped, carved, or taken out by a cutting tool. Sense 2: Cut down or separated from a source, literally or by figure.

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COMBINED MEANING

stone

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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.

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never

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Sense 1: Not ever; at no time or in no case. Sense 2: In never so constructions, however or no matter how much.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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Luke 23:54

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

preparation

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The act or operation of preparing or fitting for a particular purpose, use, service or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

drew

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1. Came or approached, especially in “drew near,” “drew nigh,” or “drew on.” 2. Pulled, dragged, led, or caused to move toward, along, away, or out. 3. Took or brought something out or up, as water, a sword, staves, or a shoe. 4. Bent a bow by pulling its string.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

50¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:

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51(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

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52This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

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53And 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.

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54And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

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55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

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