Greek · G1780 · unreviewed

ἐνταφιασμός

Preparation for interment

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ἐνταφιασμός G1780
Pronunciation entaphiasmós

What does ἐνταφιασμός (entaphiasmós) mean in the Bible?

ἐνταφιασμός (entaphiasmós) is a Greek word meaning "preparation for interment". ἐνταφιασμός, -οῦ (ἐνταφιάζω), preparation for burial: Mrk.

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Meaning

preparation for interment
Extended definition

Anointing a body with spices and perfumes as ritual preparation for burial, not ordinary washing.

(ἐνταφιάζω), preparation for burial: Mrk.14:8, Jhn.12:7.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Masculine John 12:7
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Mark 14:8
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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