Strong's Lexicon taphé: Burial Original Word: ταφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θάπτω (thaptō), meaning "to bury." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6913: קֶבֶר (qeber) – meaning "grave" or "sepulcher." - Strong's Hebrew 6900: קְבוּרָה (qeburah) – meaning "burial." Usage: The term "taphé" refers to the act or process of burial. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the burial of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy and the reality of His death before His resurrection. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish culture, burial was an important ritual, often occurring on the same day as death. It was a sign of respect and care for the deceased, and it was essential for maintaining ceremonial cleanliness. The burial of Jesus was significant as it fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and demonstrated the reality of His death, which is foundational to the Christian faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thaptó Definition burial NASB Translation burial place (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5027: ταφήταφή, ταφῆς, ἡ (θάπτω), from Herodotus down; the Sept. several times for קְבוּרָה and קֶבֶר, burial: Matthew 27:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burialFeminine from thapto; burial (the act) -- X bury. see GREEK thapto Forms and Transliterations ταφή ταφην ταφήν ταφὴν ταφής τάφους taphen taphēn taphḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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