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In the article the translation of Mark 16:9 is incorrect. “First” cannot modify “Sabbath” in this verse because they are different genders (rules of Greek Grammer). Also, Sabbath here is Genetive, not nominative (which means that it is to be translated “of Sabbath”)

There is a word that is implied between them. That word could either be “day” : First [day] of Sabbath or it could be “hour”: First [hour] of Sabbath - which would be around 6am on Sabbath - which would fit the context of the sun rising when Jesus appears to Mary (after having risen prior).

This of course makes the sign of Jonah start Wednesday morning before Pilate and the multitudes. Now if you read Jonah’s story carefully, and check the imagery here used in other scriptures (such as what “waters” means, for example, in Psalm 69:1-4, or “pit,depths,earth”(Jonah2:6) with Psalm 88:6) a clearer picture emerges. Christ never said He would “be in the tomb” 3 days and 3 nights, He said “the heart of the earth” - which is a metaphor.

But anyway, a few scriptures to look at are:

Purification for Sin: Numbers 19 (special attn to vrs 19,22)
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Hebrews 9,10
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John 20:17

Ask yourself why Jesus instructs Mary not to touch Him when all through His ministry He is being touched and people are being healed. (The same Greek word for “touch” is used here)

...Then in the *evening (which starts the new day)He appears to the disciples and says “handle me”

Anyway, I have accepted the Wednesday Crucifixion and I find it both edifying and disturbing. Disturbing because of what I believe it indicates about the TIME we are living in, and why it has been hidden for so long. (Compare Rev 14:7 with Exodus 20:11)

God Bless, everyone...and...

Psalm 132:8 (KJV) (Be sure to look it up) :)