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Why do we call the day on which Jesus died good Friday?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Apparently that's unknown. According to the Wikipedia: 'The etymology of the term "good" in the context of Good Friday is contested. Some sources claim it is from the senses pious, holy of the word "good", while others contend that it is a corruption of "God Friday".'

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What do we call the day that Jesus died?

It is called Good Friday.


Was Jesus tried on good Friday?

Jesus died on Good Friday, and rose on Easter.


The day jesus died?

they hung him on a cross on the day we call good Friday and he rose from the dead on Easter


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No, He died on Good Friday @ 3PM.


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Who died on Good Friday?

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It was Friday naturally.That's what we call good Friday.


At what time did Jesus die on Good Friday?

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What day comemorates Jesus death?

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What day is it when Jesus died for us?

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