![]() Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, There were no graves in Jerusalem except those of the kings, and according to tradition that of the prophetess Huldah. Graves were usually closed with stones, which were whitewashed, to warn strangers against contact with them ( Matthew 23:27 ), which caused ceremonial pollution ( Numbers 19:16 ). Public burial-places were assigned to the poor ( Jeremiah 26:23 2 Kings 23:6 ). There were family cemeteries ( Genesis 47:29 50:5 2 Sam 19:37 ). Graves were generally grottoes or caves, natural or hewn out in rocks ( Isaiah 22:16 Matthew 27:60 ). Kings ( 1 Kings 2:10 ) and prophets ( 1 Samuel 25:1 ) were generally buried within cities. 1997.īible Dictionaries - Easton's Bible Dictionary - Grave Grave Īmong the ancient Hebrews graves were outside of cities in the open field ( Luke 7:12 John 11:30 ). indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible DictionaryĮlwell, Walter A. indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible Published by Baker Books, a division ofīaker Book House Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan USA.įor usage information, please read the Baker Book House Copyright Statement. Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Wolff, Anthropology of the Old Testament R. Tromp, Primitive Conceptions of Death and the Nether World H. Coleman, Today's Handbook of Bible Times and Customs R. Christianity is still best represented by the empty grave ( John 20:1-9 ).īibliography. Jesus said that "all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out" ( John 5:28-29 ). David's tomb reminded Peter of his prophecy that says, "You will not abandon me to the grave" ( Acts 2:27-29 ). When people threw a body into Elisha's grave, it came back to life ( 2 Kings 13:21 ). With the resurrection of Christ tombs in Jerusalem were opened and the dead came out ( Matt 27:52 ). The tomb is not an "eternal home" but a "dark house" ( Eccl 12:5 ).Ī grave is also a symbol of hope, however. Human beings will lie there until the heavens are no more ( Job 14:12 ). But it is not necessarily a final resting place. There is no activity there ( Psalms 88:5 Psalms 88:16 Eccl 9:10 ). It is a place of no return, where there is gloom, deep shadow, and disorder ( Job 10:21-22 ). The Gadarene demoniac made his home among the tombs ( Mark 5:2 ). ![]() In Revelation 11:9 men do not bury the two witnesses to show contempt for them. Josiah broke into the tombs at Bethel and burned the bones of the idolatrous priests upon the altar there to defile it ( 2 Kings 23:15-17 ). To show disrespect for idolaters the dust of broken cult symbols was scattered over their graves ( 2 Ch 34:4 ). Jeroboam's baby was the only one good enough to deserve a burial ( 1 Kings 14:13 ). Josiah did not desecrate this tomb out of respect for him ( 2 Kings 23:15-18 ). The anonymous prophet was punished in this way ( 1 Kings 13:22 ). Not being interred in the family tomb was considered unthinkable. Jacob set up a pillar to mark Rachel's tomb ( Gen 35:20 ). Nehemiah remembered Jerusalem as the place of his father's grave ( Neh 2:5 ). Shebna, the royal steward, was told that he would be hurled out of the country for chiseling out a resting place for himself on the high rock ( Isa 22:15-19 ).Ī grave might be a symbol of respect. Isaiah proclaimed that no one had the right to build such arrogant structures. Absalom followed the practice of ancient Near Eastern kings when he built himself a monument ( 2 Sam 18:18 ). They are only outwardly righteous.Ī grave could be a symbol of pride. Jesus compares some people in his day to whitewashed tombs that are beautiful on the outside but "full of dead men's bones and everything unclean" on the inside ( Matt 23:27 ). Paul quotes Psalm 5:9 ("their throat is an open grave") as part of his scriptural basis that all people are under sin ( Romans 3:9 Romans 3:13 ). The grave became a metaphor for human depravity. Ezekiel prophesies that Judah will never again defile God's name with the corpses of their kings. Thus almost all burials took place outside the city except for certain kings. In Old Testament times, a person who touched a grave was unclean ( Num 19:16-18 ). ![]() It is a place with no class distinctions ( Job 3:14-19 ). It is where all go, even animals ( Eccl 3:19-20 ). ![]() It is "the place appointed for all living" ( Job 30:23 ). Place where the physical remains of a deceased person are interred. ![]() Bible Dictionaries - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Grave Grave ![]()
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