Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐνταφιάζω”
Understanding entaphiázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bury. - to inswathe with cerements for interment
G1779
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐνταφιάζω
Phoneticen-taf-ee-ad'-zo
Transliterationentaphiázō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bury. - to inswathe with cerements for interment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:12 | “For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.” Word: ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō) | |
| John 19:40 | “Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.” Word: ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō) |