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Strong's G1779 ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiazo)

Entaphiazo means “bury” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1779 — din (“judgement”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1779
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1779 Quick Answer

Strong's G1779 ἐνταφιάζω (entaphiazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. entaphiazo (en-taf-ee-ad'-zo) v. 1. to inswathe with cerements for interment [from a compound of G1722 and G5028] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include bury. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
entaphiazo (en-taf-ee-ad'-zo) v. 1. to inswathe with cerements for interment [from a compound of G1722 and G5028]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
bury

Meaning and Definition

entaphiazo (en-taf-ee-ad'-zo) v. 1. to inswathe with cerements for interment [from a compound of G1722 and G5028] KJV: bury Root(s): G1722, G5028

Original Word
ἐνταφιάζω
Transliteration
entaphiazo
Derivation
Root: τάφος R1: 1722 R2: 5028
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1779. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to prepare burial

Usage: ἐνταφιάζω [in LXX: Gen.50:2 (חָנַט; cf. ἐνταφιαστής, Gen.50:2 for רָפָא; see Deiss., BS, 120 f.; MM, Exp., xiii)* ;] a κοινή word (Deiss., LAE, 723), to prepare for burial: Mat.26:12, Jhn.19:40.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1779 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render entaphiazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

bury John 19:40

How Strong's G1779 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1779 (ἐνταφιάζω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1779 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1779 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 26:12 KJV

For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

John 19:40 KJV

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

Strong's G1779 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 50:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And Joseph commanded his servants the embalmers to embalm his father; and the embalmers embalmed Israel.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1779.

Genesis 50:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joseph commanded his servants the embalmers to embalm his father; and the embalmers embalmed Israel.
Matthew 26:12 New Testament, KJV
For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
John 19:40 New Testament, KJV
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1779, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1779 FAQ

What does entaphiazo (ἐνταφιάζω) mean?

Entaphiazo (Strong's G1779) is a Greek word most simply glossed "bury". entaphiazo (en-taf-ee-ad'-zo) v. 1. to inswathe with cerements for interment [from a compound of G1722 and G5028]

How many times is entaphiazo (ἐνταφιάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1779 across 3 books.

Where can I study entaphiazo (ἐνταφιάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1779 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate entaphiazo (ἐνταφιάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as bury. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1779 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1779, with linked reader references where each row is available.