Strong’s G5028

τάφος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

taphos

Pronunciation

TAH-fos

Definition

Tomb, grave, sepulcher

Meaning

a burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave.

Usage

The Greek word "taphos" refers to a burial place, typically a tomb or grave. It is used in the New Testament to describe the physical location where a body is laid to rest. The term conveys the idea of a final resting place and is often associated with the burial customs of the time.

Bible references

Matthew 23:27;Matthew 23:29;Matthew 27:61;Matthew 27:64;Matthew 27:66;Matthew 28:1;Romans 3:13