Strong's Lexicon Harimathaia: Arimathea Original Word: Ἁριμαθαία Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, likely derived from the Hebrew root רָמָה (ramah), meaning "height" or "high place." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is likely רָמָה (ramah), Strong's Hebrew #7414, which means "height" or "high place." Usage: Arimathea is a town mentioned in the New Testament, known primarily as the home of Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy and respected member of the Jewish council who provided his own tomb for the burial of Jesus Christ. The name suggests a place of elevation or prominence. Cultural and Historical Background: Arimathea is traditionally identified with the modern town of Ramathaim-Zophim in the hill country of Ephraim, though its exact location remains uncertain. In the first century, it was a significant town in Judea. Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus, played a crucial role in the burial of Jesus, which was a significant act of devotion and courage, given the political and religious tensions of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin, cf. Ramah Definition Arimathea, probably a city near Jer. NASB Translation Arimathea (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 707: ἉριμαθαίαἉριμαθαία (WH Ἁριμαθαία, see their Introductory § 408), Ἁριμαθαίας, ἡ, Arimathaea, Hebrew רָמָה (a height), the name of several cities of Palestine; cf. Gesenius, Thesaurus 3, p. 1275. The one mentioned in Matthew 27:57; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:51; John 19:38 appears to have been the same as that which was the birthplace and residence of Samuel, in Mount Ephraim: 1 Samuel 1:1, 19, etc. the Sept. Αρμαθαιμ, and without the article Ρ᾽αμαθεμ, and according to another reading Ρ᾽αμαθαιμ, 1 Macc. 11:34; Ρ᾽αμαθα in Josephus, Antiquities 13, 4, 9. Cf. Grimm on 1 Macc. 11:34; Keim, Jesus von Naz. 3:514; (B. D. American edition). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arimathaea. Of Hebrew origin (Ramah); Arimathaea (or Ramah), a place in Palestine -- Arimathaea. see HEBREW Ramah Forms and Transliterations Αριμαθαιας Ἁριμαθαίας Arimathaias Harimathaias HarimathaíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 27:57 N-GFSGRK: πλούσιος ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας τοὔνομα Ἰωσήφ NAS: man from Arimathea, named KJV: man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, INT: rich from Arimathea by name Joseph Mark 15:43 N-GFS Luke 23:51 N-GFS John 19:38 N-GFS |