an da graves wen open. (An you know wat? Plenny mahke guys who was all out fo God long time ago, dea bodies wen come alive again, afta Jesus wen come back alive from mahke. Dey wen come outa dea graves, an dey go inside Jerusalem, da town dat stay spesho fo God, an plenny peopo wen spock um, you know.)
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a supernatural event where graves opened and many bodies of the saints who had died came back to life after Jesus' death on the cross. It is not spoken by anyone but narrated as part of Matthew's account.
Explained for Children
Imagine if all the sleeping teddy bears in your room suddenly woke up and started playing! That's kind of like what happened here, but with people who had died and then came back to life because something big was happening nearby.
Historical Background
This verse is from Matthew's Gospel, written around 80-90 AD. It was aimed at a Jewish-Christian audience who would have been familiar with the idea of resurrection as part of their faith tradition.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this event can remind us that our actions and beliefs can affect others deeply. Just like how Jesus' death impacted those who had died before him, we too can influence people around us for good.