The Empty Tomb
The ResurrectionMeaning: “The garden sepulchre, found empty”
The empty grave — proof that “he is risen.”
The borrowed rock tomb where Jesus was buried — found empty on the third day, the heart of the gospel.
What It Was
Jesus was laid in the new tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, hewn in rock, sealed with a great stone (Matthew 27:59–60). On the first day of the week the women found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty; an angel announced, “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said” (Matthew 28:6).
Biblical Significance & Symbolism
The empty tomb is the foundation of the Christian faith: “if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain” (1 Corinthians 15:17). The grave clothes left in order (John 20:6–7) and the risen appearances testify that death is conquered and resurrection life is sure for all who are in Christ.
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Jesus is laid in Joseph’s new tomb
The women find the tomb empty; “He is risen”
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Frequently asked about The Empty Tomb
What was The Empty Tomb in the Bible?
The borrowed rock tomb where Jesus was buried — found empty on the third day, the heart of the gospel.
What does The Empty Tomb symbolize?
The empty grave — proof that “he is risen.”
What does the name The Empty Tomb mean?
The name The Empty Tomb means “The garden sepulchre, found empty”.
What was The Empty Tomb made of?
The Empty Tomb was made of rock-hewn tomb with a great stone.
Who made The Empty Tomb?
The Empty Tomb was made by Joseph of Arimathea (his own new tomb).
Where was The Empty Tomb kept?
The Empty Tomb was kept at A garden near Golgotha.
Why is the empty tomb important?
It is the evidence of Jesus’ resurrection — the foundation of the Christian faith; without it, Paul says, faith is in vain (1 Corinthians 15:17).
Whose tomb was Jesus buried in?
Joseph of Arimathea’s own new rock-hewn tomb, near the place of crucifixion (Matthew 27:59–60; John 19:41–42).
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