τάφος

taphosNoun (Masculine)G5028

grave

From: masculine from G2290 (θάπτω);

Short Definition

a grave (the place of interment)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a burial (Hom.).
2.a grave, tomb (Res., Hdt.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for קֶבֶר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
6
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 23:27
  • Matthew 23:29
  • Matthew 27:61
  • Matthew 27:64
  • Matthew 27:66

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