Biblica Analytica
G5027 Greek

ταφή

taphē

burial (place)

Lexicon Entry

Definition
burial (place)
Transliteration
taphē
Strong's Number
G5027
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ταφή (taphē) refers to a burial place. This term carries a specific meaning, indicating a location where a body is laid to rest. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only one instance), it is likely a specialized or technical term. The significance of ταφή lies in its association with the physical Rudiment of death and the afterlife. In the context of ancient Greek culture, burial places held spiritual and cultural significance, often reflecting the social status and values of the deceased. The limited usage of ταφή in the Bible suggests it may be used to convey a specific idea or image, possibly related to the significance of a burial place in the narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5027
Lemma
ταφή
Transliteration
taphē
Definition
burial (place)
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text