Strong's Lexicon eneileó: To wrap, to enclose, to envelop Original Word: ἐνειλέω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐν (en, meaning "in" or "into") and the verb εἰλέω (eileo, meaning "to roll" or "to wrap"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνειλέω, the concept of wrapping or enclosing can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָתַל (chatal), which means "to wrap" or "to bind." Usage: The verb ἐνειλέω (eneileó) is used to describe the action of wrapping or enclosing something, often in a covering or cloth. In the context of the New Testament, it is typically associated with the preparation of a body for burial, indicating the act of wrapping the body in linen or cloth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish burial customs, it was customary to wrap the deceased in linen cloths. This practice was part of the preparation of the body for burial, which included washing, anointing with spices, and wrapping in linen. The wrapping served both as a sign of respect for the deceased and as a practical measure to contain the body and any burial spices used. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and eileó (to wind) Definition to roll in, to wind in NASB Translation wrapped (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1750: ἐνειλέωἐνειλέω, ἐνείλω: 1 aorist ἐνείλησα; to roll in, wind in: τινα τίνι, one in anything, Mark 15:46. (1 Samuel 21:9; (Aristotle, mund. 4, p. 396a, 14; Philo), Plutarch, Artemidorus Daldianus, Philostr., others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrap in. From ennomos and the base of heilisso; to enwrap -- wrap in. see GREEK ennomos see GREEK heilisso Forms and Transliterations ενειλημμένη ενείλησε ενειλησεν ἐνείλησεν eneilesen eneilēsen eneílesen eneílēsenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |