Strong's Lexicon taphos: Tomb, grave, sepulcher Original Word: τάφος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θάπτω (thapto), meaning "to bury." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6913 קֶבֶר (qeber) – grave, sepulcher - H7585 שְׁאוֹל (Sheol) – the grave, the abode of the dead Usage: The Greek word "taphos" refers to a burial place, typically a tomb or grave. It is used in the New Testament to describe the physical location where a body is laid to rest. The term conveys the idea of a final resting place and is often associated with the burial customs of the time. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Jewish context, burial practices were significant and often involved placing the deceased in a rock-hewn tomb or a grave. Tombs were sometimes family-owned and could be reused for multiple burials. The practice of burial was deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, emphasizing respect for the dead and the hope of resurrection. Tombs were often located outside city walls, and the process of burial was accompanied by mourning rituals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thaptó Definition a burial, hence a grave NASB Translation grave (5), tombs (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5028: τάφοςτάφος, τάφου, ὁ (θάπτω); 1. burial (so from Homer down). 2. a grave, sepulchre (so from Hesiod down): Matthew 23:27, 29; Matthew 27:61, 64, 66; Matthew 28:1; in a comparison: τάφος ἀνεῳγμένος ὁ λάρυγξ αὐτῶν, their speech threatens destruction to others, it is death to someone whenever they open their mouth, Romans 3:13. The Sept. for קֶבֶר; and sometimes for קְבוּרָה. Masculine from thapto; a grave (the place of interment) -- sepulchre, tomb. see GREEK thapto Englishman's Concordance Matthew 23:27 N-DMPGRK: ὅτι παρομοιάζετε τάφοις κεκονιαμένοις οἵτινες NAS: whitewashed tombs which KJV: unto whited sepulchres, which INT: for you are like tombs whitewashed which Matthew 23:29 N-AMP Matthew 27:61 N-GMS Matthew 27:64 N-AMS Matthew 27:66 N-AMS Matthew 28:1 N-AMS Romans 3:13 N-NMS Strong's Greek 5028 |
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