ταφή
taphē
burial (place)
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text