Berean Strong's Lexicon keiria: Wrappings, bands, strips of cloth Original Word: κειρία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κείρω (keirō), meaning "to cut" or "to shear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "keiria," the concept of burial wrappings can be related to Hebrew terms like תַּחְרִיךְ (tachrich), which refers to burial shrouds or garments. Usage: The term "keiria" refers to the strips of cloth or linen used for wrapping a body, particularly in the context of burial practices. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe the grave clothes or bindings used to wrap a deceased body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish burial customs, the deceased were wrapped in linen cloths, often with spices, as part of the preparation for burial. This practice was intended to honor the dead and was a sign of respect and care. The use of linen was significant, as it was considered a pure and clean fabric, suitable for such a sacred purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a bandage, grave-clothes NASB Translation wrappings (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2750: κειρίακειρία, κειριας, ἡ, a band, either for a bed-girth (Schol. ad Aristophanes av. 817 κειρία. εἶδος ζώνης ἐκ σχοινίων, παρεοικος ἱμάντι, ἡ δεσμουσι τάς κλίνας, cf. Proverbs 7:16; (Plutarch, Alcib. 16, 1)), or for tying up a corpse after it has been swathed in linen: in the latter sense in John 11:44; (others take it here of the swathings themselves). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance graveclothes. Of uncertain affinity; a swathe, i.e. Winding-sheet -- graveclothes. Forms and Transliterations κειριαις κειρίαις keiriais keiríaisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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