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He Is Risen

1 Now aafter the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene band the other Mary came to see the tomb.  
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for aan angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone1 from the door, and sat on it.  
3 aHis countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow.  
4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like adead men.  
5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
6 He is not here; for He is risen, aas He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.  
7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed aHe is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”  
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Matthew 28:3

His countenance - In our language the word "countenance" refers to the "face only;" in the original it refers to his "whole person." His "general aspect, or the appearance of the angel himself," was, etc.

Like lightning - Peculiarly bright and shining.

His raiment white as snow - Celestial beings are usually represented as clothed in white, Acts 1:10; Daniel 7:9; Revelation 3:4-5; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 7:13-14. White, among the Jews, was the symbol of "purity or innocence."




Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Matthew 28:3:

Isaiah 1:18
Mark 16:1-8
Mark 16:1-8
Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:22-23
John 1:51
Acts 1:10
Acts 10:30
Romans 6:4

 

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