EBD: Grave Graving
SMITH: GRAVE
ISBE: GRAVE (1) GRAVE (2) GRAVE; GRAVING
Grave
Grave [EBD]
Among the ancient Hebrews graves were outside of cities in the open field (Luke 7:12; John 11:30). Kings (1 Kings 2:10) and prophets (1 Sam. 25:1) were generally buried within cities. Graves were generally grottoes or caves, natural or hewn out in rocks (Isa. 22:16; Matt. 27:60). There were family cemeteries (Gen. 47:29; 50:5; 2 Sam. 19:37). Public burial-places were assigned to the poor (Jer. 26:23; 2 Kings 23:6). Graves were usually closed with stones, which were whitewashed, to warn strangers against contact with them (Matt. 23:27), which caused ceremonial pollution (Num. 19:16).
There were no graves in Jerusalem except those of the kings, and according to tradition that of the prophetess Huldah.
Graving [EBD]
(1.) Heb. hatsabh. Job 19:24, rendered "graven," but generally means hewn stone or wood, in quarry or forest.
(2.) Heb. harush. Jer. 17:1, rendered "graven," and indicates generally artistic work in metal, wood, and stone, effected by fine instruments.
(3.) Heb. haqaq. Ezek. 4:1, engraving a plan or map, rendered "pourtray;" Job 19:23, "written."
(4.) Heb. pasal points rather to the sculptor's or the carver's art (Isa. 30:22; 40:19; 41:7; 44:12-15).
(5.) Pathah refers to intaglio work, the cutting and engraving of precious stones (Ex. 28:9-11, 21; Zech. 3:9; Cant. 1:10, 11).
(6.) Heret. In Ex. 32:4 rendered "graving tool;" and in Isa. 8:1, "a pen."
Grave [NAVE]
GRAVEPrepared by Jacob, Gen. 50:5.
Defilement from touching, Num. 19:16, 18.
Weeping at, 2 Sam. 3:32; John 11:31; 20:11.
Of parents, honored, 2 Sam. 19:37.
Welcomed, Job 3:20-22.
Resurrection from: Of Lazarus, John 11:43, 44; 12:17; of Jesus, Matt. 28:5, 6; 1 Cor. 15:12-20; of saints after Jesus's resurrection, Matt. 27:52, 53; of all the dead, foretold, John 5:28; 1 Cor. 15:22-54.
See: Burial.
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