ISB ~ Matthew 27 v51

curtain of the temple:Hung between the Temple’s two holiest chambers, the holy place and the most holy place (Ex 26:31-34). The veil was a sign that God’s infinite holiness could not be approached by sinners (cf. Heb 9:8). With Jesus’ saving death, forgiveness is secured for man, and access to heaven is reope

ned (Eph 2:18; Heb 10:19-22). This is announced by God himself, who tears the veil from top to bottom. See note on Mk 15:38.