Strong's Lexicon entaphiasmos: Preparation for burial, embalming Original Word: ἐνταφιασμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiazō), meaning "to prepare for burial" or "to embalm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "entaphiasmos," related concepts can be found in Hebrew burial practices, such as the use of spices and anointing, which are mentioned in passages like 2 Chronicles 16:14 and Mark 16:1. Usage: The term "entaphiasmos" refers to the act of preparing a body for burial, which often included washing, anointing with spices, and wrapping in linen. This practice was an important part of Jewish burial customs, reflecting respect and care for the deceased. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, burial practices were significant and carried out with great care and respect. The preparation of a body for burial was a meticulous process, often involving family members and close friends. The use of spices and ointments was common to honor the deceased and to mitigate the odor of decay. This practice is evident in the burial of Jesus, where Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus prepared His body with a mixture of myrrh and aloes, as described in the Gospels. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom entaphiazó Definition preparation for burial NASB Translation burial (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1780: ἐνταφιασμόςἐνταφιασμός, ἐνταφιασμοῦ, ὁ (ἐνταφιάζω, which see), preparation of a body for burial: Mark 14:8; John 12:7. (Schol. ad Euripides, Phoen. 1654; (Schol. ad Aristophanes, Plutarch, 1009).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burying. From entaphiazo; preparation for interment -- burying. see GREEK entaphiazo Forms and Transliterations ενέτεινά ενέτειναν ενέτεινε ενέτεινεν ενταφιασμον ενταφιασμόν ἐνταφιασμόν ενταφιασμου ενταφιασμού ἐνταφιασμοῦ ενταφιασταί ενταφιασταίς εντείνατε έντεινον εντείνοντες εντείνοντι εντενεί εντεταμένα εντεταμένον εντεταμένου entaphiasmon entaphiasmón entaphiasmou entaphiasmoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 14:8 N-AMSGRK: εἰς τὸν ἐνταφιασμόν NAS: My body beforehand for the burial. KJV: body to the burying. INT: for the burial John 12:7 N-GMS Strong's Greek 1780 |
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