ΕΝΤΑΦΙΟΝ, ενταφιον
ENTAPHION, entaphion
Sounds Like: en-TAF-ee-on
Translations: burial, burial cloth, a burial cloth, grave clothes
From the root: ΕΝΤΑΦΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to something used for burial, specifically a burial cloth or grave clothes. It is a compound word derived from 'en' (in) and 'taphos' (tomb/burial), literally meaning 'that which is in the tomb' or 'for burial'. It describes items associated with the preparation or interment of a body.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1779 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΝΤΑΦΙΩΝ — of burial, of funeral, of grave clothes, of grave spices
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