Strong's G2290 · Greek
θάπτω
thapto · /thap'-to/
Definition
a primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. inter:--bury.
KJV: bury
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θάπτω across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Luke3 verses
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Luke 9:60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Luke 16:22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
Acts4 verses
Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. let me: or, I may
Acts 5:6And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
Acts 5:9Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
Acts 5:10Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2290 (thapto) mean?
a primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. inter:--bury.
How many times does G2290 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2290 (θάπτω) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “buried.”
How is thapto translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2290 is rendered as “buried” (7×), “bury” (4×).