Topical Studies
What the Bible says about Hebrew Method of Counting Hours
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Jesus remained on the cross for three hours before He died "at the ninth hour" (Mark 15:34; see Matthew 27:46). Since they were using the Hebrew method of counting the hours of the day from sunrise, the gospel writers indicate that Jesus was crucified around noon and died about 3 PM. They are remarkably unanimous on this point.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
'After Three Days'Related Topics: After Three Days | Crucifixion Not on Friday | Crucifixion, Timing of | Jesus Christ's Crucifixion | Jesus Christ's Death
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