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Matthew 28:2–4

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Matthew 28:2

2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

Matthew 28:3

3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Matthew 28:4

4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 28:2

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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rolled

Turned over and over, moved by rolling, wrapped, or formed into a round or cylindrical shape.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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back

The rear part; a position or direction behind; or a return to a former place or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

stone

A piece or mass of rock; also to strike or kill with stones, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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Matthew 28:3

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

countenance

The face, facial appearance, or look that reveals a person's condition or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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lightning

A sudden bright flash of light in the sky during a storm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Matthew 28:4

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fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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shake

To move rapidly back and forth; to cause to tremble, loosen, overthrow, or become unsettled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 2

  1. Acts 16:26
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  2. John 20:12–13
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  3. Luke 24:2–5
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  4. Mark 16:3–5
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  5. 1 Timothy 3:16
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  1. Acts 1:10
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  2. Mark 9:3
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  3. Mark 16:5
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  4. John 20:12
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  5. Revelation 18:1
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From verse 4

  1. Revelation 1:17
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  2. Daniel 10:7
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  3. Acts 16:29
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  4. Matthew 27:65–66
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  5. Matthew 28:11
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