Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5303 embalming The Jewish custom of preparing a body for the grave. However, the technically correct use of the term describes the removal of the internal organs of the dead and filling the cavity with spices. This originated with the Egyptians but was not practised by the Jews. Biblical teaching concerning life after death makes embalming unnecessary. Jacob and Joseph were embalmed in Egypt Genesis 50:2-3 See also Genesis 50:26 Jesus Christ was embalmed John 19:39-40 pp Matthew 27:59 pp Mark 15:46 pp Luke 23:53 Further embalming of Jesus Christ was planned See also
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