707. Harimathaia

Lexicon

Harimathaia: Arimathea

Original Word: Ἁριμαθαία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Harimathaia
Pronunciation: hah-ree-math-ah-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-ee-math-ah'-ee-ah)
Definition: Arimathea
Meaning: Arimathea, a place in Palestine.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Arimathaea.

Of Hebrew origin (Ramah); Arimathaea (or Ramah), a place in Palestine -- Arimathaea.

see HEBREW Ramah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin, cf. Ramah
Definition
Arimathea, probably a city near Jer.
NASB Translation
Arimathea (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 707: Ἁριμαθαία

Ἁριμαθαία (WH Ἁριμαθαία, see their Introductory § 408), Ἁριμαθαίας, ἡ, Arimathaea, Hebrew רָמָה (a height), the name of several cities of Palestine; cf. Gesenius, Thesaurus 3, p. 1275. The one mentioned in Matthew 27:57; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:51; John 19:38 appears to have been the same as that which was the birthplace and residence of Samuel, in Mount Ephraim: 1 Samuel 1:1, 19, etc. the Sept. Αρμαθαιμ, and without the article Ρ᾽αμαθεμ, and according to another reading Ρ᾽αμαθαιμ, 1 Macc. 11:34; Ρ᾽αμαθα in Josephus, Antiquities 13, 4, 9. Cf. Grimm on 1 Macc. 11:34; Keim, Jesus von Naz. 3:514; (B. D. American edition).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew place name רָמָתַיִם (Ramathaim).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • רָמָתַיִם (Ramathaim) • Strong's Hebrew 7436, which refers to the dual form of Ramah, meaning "heights" or "high places," and is associated with the region of Ephraim.

Usage: The term Ἁριμαθαία is used in the New Testament to refer to the town of Arimathea, specifically in the context of Joseph of Arimathea, who is described as a wealthy and honorable member of the council who provided his own tomb for the burial of Jesus Christ.

Context: Arimathea is mentioned in the New Testament Gospels as the hometown of Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent figure in the burial of Jesus. The town is identified with the ancient city of Ramathaim-Zophim, located in the hill country of Ephraim. It is traditionally associated with the modern site of Ramallah or Rentis, though its exact location remains uncertain.

Joseph of Arimathea is described as a secret disciple of Jesus, who boldly requested the body of Jesus from Pilate after the crucifixion. His actions are recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting his role in providing a new tomb for Jesus' burial. The Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:57-60, BSB) states: "As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away."

The mention of Arimathea in the Gospels underscores the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the burial of the Messiah and highlights the courage and devotion of Joseph, who risked his reputation and standing to honor Jesus in death.

Forms and Transliterations

Αριμαθαιας Ἁριμαθαίας Arimathaias Harimathaias Harimathaías

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 27:57 N-GFS
GRK: πλούσιος ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας τοὔνομα Ἰωσήφ
NAS: man from Arimathea, named
KJV: man of Arimathaea, named Joseph,
INT: rich from Arimathea by name Joseph

Mark 15:43 N-GFS
GRK: ὁ ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας εὐσχήμων βουλευτής
NAS: Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent
KJV: of Arimathaea, an honourable
INT: from Arimathaea prominent Council member

Luke 23:51 N-GFS
GRK: αὐτῶν ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας πόλεως τῶν
NAS: and action), [a man] from Arimathea, a city
KJV: [he was] of Arimathaea, a city
INT: of them from Arimathaea a city of the

John 19:38 N-GFS
GRK: ὁ ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας ὢν μαθητὴς
NAS: Joseph of Arimathea, being
KJV: Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple
INT: from Arimathaea being a disciple

Strong's Greek 707
4 Occurrences

Ἁριμαθαίας — 4 Occ.