1. Actes 13:29 (NEG79)
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Why does Paul say they took Jesus down from the tree?

Actes 13:29 (NEG79)

29 Et, après qu'ils eurent accompli tout ce qui est écrit de lui, ils le descendirent de la croix et le déposèrent dans un sépulcre.

Paul is referring to the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Since the cross was made of wood, he refers to it as a tree. After his death, Jesus was buried in a tomb (Luke 23:50–53).