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The meaning of “ἐνταφιασμός”

Understanding entaphiasmós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

burying. - preparation for interment

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐνταφιασμός

Phoneticen-taf-ee-as-mos'

Transliterationentaphiasmós

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

burying. - preparation for interment

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Mark 14:8	“She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.” Word: ἐνταφιασμός (entaphiasmós)
John 12:7	“Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.” Word: ἐνταφιασμός (entaphiasmós)

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