Strong’s G3419

μνημεῖον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

mnémeion

Pronunciation

mnay-MY-on

Definition

Tomb, grave, sepulcher

Meaning

a tomb, sepulcher, monument.

Usage

The term μνημεῖον is used in the New Testament to refer to a burial place or a tomb. It is often associated with the burial sites of individuals, particularly in the context of Jesus' burial and resurrection. The word emphasizes the physical location where a body is laid to rest, often carved out of rock or constructed as a monument.

Bible references

Matthew 8:28;Matthew 23:29;Matthew 27:52;Matthew 27:53;Matthew 27:60;Matthew 27:60;Matthew 28:8;Mark 5:2;Mark 6:29;Mark 15:46;Mark 15:46;Mark 16:2;Mark 16:3;Mark 16:5;Mark 16:8;Luke 11:44;Luke 11:47;Luke 23:55;Luke 24:2;Luke 24:9;Luke 24:12;Luke 24:22;Luke 24:24;John 5:28;John 11:17