Luke 23:56

23:56 Then ¹  they returned and prepared aromatic spices ²  and perfumes. ³ 

On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. ⁴ 

Luke 24:9

24:9 and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven ⁵  and to all the rest.

[23:56]  ¹ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[23:56]  ² tn On this term see BDAG 140-41 s.v. ἄρωμα. The Jews did not practice embalming, so these preparations were used to cover the stench of decay and slow decomposition. The women planned to return and anoint the body. But that would have to wait until after the Sabbath.

[23:56]  ³ tn Or “ointments.” This was another type of perfumed oil.

[23:56]  ⁴ sn According to the commandment. These women are portrayed as pious, faithful to the law in observing the Sabbath.

[24:9]  ⁵ sn Judas is now absent and “the twelve” have now become “the eleven.” Other disciples are also gathered with the remaining eleven.