Lexical Definition
ἐνταφιάζω entaphiázō (en-taf-ee-ad'-zo) to prepare burial G:V
from a compound of ἐν and τάφος
bury.
- to inswathe with cerements for interment
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐνταφιάσαι | to bury | Matt.26.12 |
| ἐνταφιάζειν | to prepare for burial | John.19.40 |
| ενταφιάσαι | to embalm | LXX.Gen.50.2 |
| ενεταφίασαν | embalmed | LXX.Gen.50.2 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἐνταφιάζω [in LXX: Ge 50:2 (חָנַט; cf. ἐνταφιαστής, Ge 50:2 for רָפָא; v. Deiss., BS, 120 f.; MM, Exp., xiii)* ;]
a κοινή word (Deiss., LAE, 723),
to prepare for burial: Mt 26:12, Jo 19:40.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 50:2 |
| Matthew | 26:12 |
| John | 19:40 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐνταφιάζω-ιάζω,
prepare for burial, lay out, [LXX+NT+1st c.AD+]:—middle, τὸ λοιπὸν ἐντεταφιασμένος περιπατεῖ [Refs 1st c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Gen.50.2 ☩ Matt.26.12