Greek Word Study

The meaning of ταφή

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

Definition

feminine from θάπτω X bury. - burial (the act)

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ταφή

Phonetictaf-ay'
Transliterationtaphḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine from θάπτω X bury. - burial (the act)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:7

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

Word: ταφή (taphḗ)

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