ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō) — Bury

Greek word study: ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō), Strong's G1779. to inswathe with cerements for interment

GreekStrong's G1779
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to inswathe with cerements for interment

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G1722 (ἐν) and G5028 (τάφος);

KJV translation words: bury

Where this word appears

Strong's G1779 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:12 and last appears in John 19:40.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to bury ×1to prepare for burial ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐνταφιάζειν ×1ἐνταφιάσαι ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1John ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 26:12 — ἐνταφιάσαι — to bury
  • John 19:40 — ἐνταφιάζειν — to prepare for burial

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G5028 τάφος (táphos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1780 ἐνταφιασμός (entaphiasmós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does entaphiázō (G1779) mean?

To inswathe with cerements for interment.

How is G1779 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1779 as: bury.

How often does ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiázō) appear?

Strong's G1779 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:12 and last appears in John 19:40.