The meaning of “Ἀριμαθαία”
Understanding Arimathaía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (רָמָה) Arimathæa. - Arimathæa (or Ramah), a place in Palestine
Ἀριμαθαία
of Hebrew origin (רָמָה) Arimathæa. - Arimathæa (or Ramah), a place in Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:57 | “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:” Word: Ἀριμαθαία (Arimathaía) | |
| Mark 15:43 | “Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.” Word: Ἀριμαθαία (Arimathaía) | |
| Luke 23:51 | “(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.” Word: Ἀριμαθαία (Arimathaía) | |
| John 19:38 | “And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.” Word: Ἀριμαθαία (Arimathaía) |