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This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. <a href="/nlt/john/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Following Jewish burial custom, they wrapped Jesus’ body with the spices in long sheets of linen cloth. <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as is the custom among the Jews to prepare for burial. <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And so they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So they took Jesus’ body and bound it in linen wrappings with the fragrant spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They took Jesus’s body and wrapped it in linen cloths with the fragrant spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they took Jesus&#8217 body and wrapped it in linen cloths with the aromatic spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The two men wrapped the body in a linen cloth, together with the spices, which was how the Jewish people buried their dead. <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These two men took the body of Jesus and bound it with strips of linen. They laced the strips with spices. This was the Jewish custom for burial. <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> The two men took Jesus' body and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices according to the Jewish custom of preparing a body for burial. <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths along with spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews. <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they took Jesus' body and wrapped it, with the aromatic spices, in strips of linen cloth according to Jewish burial customs. <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, according to Jewish burial practice. <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Taking down the body they wrapped it in linen cloths along with the spices, in accordance with the Jewish mode of preparing for burial. <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> So they took Jesus’ body, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore they took the body of Jesus, and bound it with linen clothes with the spices, according as it was the custom of the Jews to prepare for burial; <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as is the custom among the Jews to prepare for burial. <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They took, therefore, the body of Jesus, and bound it with linen clothes with the spices, according as it was the custom of the Jews to prepare for burial; <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then took they the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen bandages with spices, as the custom is to the Jews to prepare a body for interment.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They took therefore the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, they took the body of Jesus, and they bound it with linen cloths and the aromatic spices, just as it is the manner of the Jews to bury. <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> They took the body of Jesus and bound it with burial cloths along with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So they took away the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the custom of the Jews in burial. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they took away the body of Yeshua and wrapped it in linen and in sweet spices, just as the custom of the Judeans is for burying.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, according to the Jewish custom of burying. <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then they received the body of Jesus, and wrapped it in linens with aromatics, as is the custom to the Jews to embalm. <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then they took the body, and bound it with swathes together with the aromatics, as the custom is with the Jews to bury. <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they took therefore the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, according to the manner of burial among the Jews. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Taking down the body they wrapped it in linen cloths along with the spices, in accordance with the Jewish mode of preparing for burial. <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of Jews is to bury. <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. <a href="/parallel/john/19-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7000" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Burial of Jesus</a> …39Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. 40<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabon (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">they took</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-ANS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: edēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">wrapped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/3608.htm" title="3608: othoniois (N-DNP) -- A linen bandage, a wrapping. Neuter of a presumed derivative of othone; a linen bandage.">in linen cloths</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/759.htm" title="759: arōmatōn (N-GNP) -- Spice, perfume. From airo; an aromatic.">spices,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">according to</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">the Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/1779.htm" title="1779: entaphiazein (V-PNA) -- To embalm, prepare for burial. From a compound of en and taphos; to inswathe with cerements for interment.">burial</a> <a href="/greek/1485.htm" title="1485: ethos (N-NNS) -- A custom, habit; an institute, rite. From etho; a usage.">custom.</a> 41Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-59.htm">Matthew 27:59</a> So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, <a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Mark 15:46</a> So Joseph bought a linen cloth, took down the body of Jesus, wrapped it in the cloth, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb. <a href="/luke/23-53.htm">Luke 23:53</a> Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid. <a href="/john/11-44.htm">John 11:44</a> The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. <a href="/john/20-5.htm">John 20:5-7</a> He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. / Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. / The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths. <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Acts 5:6</a> Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Acts 9:37</a> At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Acts 9:40</a> Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Genesis 50:2-3</a> And Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him, / taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days. <a href="/genesis/50-5.htm">Genesis 50:5</a> my father made me swear an oath when he said, ‘I am about to die. You must bury me in the tomb that I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Now let me go and bury my father, and then return.” <a href="/genesis/50-26.htm">Genesis 50:26</a> So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a> And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/jeremiah/34-5.htm">Jeremiah 34:5</a> you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.” <a href="/ezekiel/37-4.htm">Ezekiel 37:4-6</a> And He said to me, “Prophesy concerning these bones and tell them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.wound.<a href="/john/11-44.htm">John 11:44</a> And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.<a href="/john/20-5.htm">John 20:5-7</a> And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in… <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Acts 5:6</a> And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/19-7.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/john/19-38.htm">Body</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/john/12-7.htm">Burial</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/john/13-12.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/john/11-44.htm">Cloths</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Customs</a> <a href="/john/19-33.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/luke/23-53.htm">Folding</a> <a href="/john/19-39.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-21.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/john/19-38.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/13-5.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/john/18-32.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/judges/13-12.htm">Mode</a> <a href="/john/14-3.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/14-16.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/john/11-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/john/11-44.htm">Strips</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">Wound</a> <a href="/john/13-5.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/john/11-44.htm">Wrappings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Body</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Burial</a> <a href="/genesis/23-4.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/john/20-5.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/john/20-5.htm">Cloths</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Customs</a> <a href="/john/19-41.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Folding</a> <a href="/john/19-41.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/20-5.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Mode</a> <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/john/20-5.htm">Strips</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Wound</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/john/20-5.htm">Wrappings</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So they took the body of Jesus This phrase indicates the actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who were responsible for the burial of Jesus. Joseph was a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and a secret disciple of Jesus, while Nicodemus was a Pharisee who had previously visited Jesus at night. Their involvement fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a>, which states that the Messiah would be with a rich man in His death. The act of taking Jesus' body signifies their courage and devotion, as they risked their reputations and possibly their positions to honor Him.and wrapped it in linen cloths The use of linen cloths for burial was a common Jewish practice, signifying respect and care for the deceased. Linen, a fine and costly fabric, was often used for the burial of the wealthy or honored individuals, which aligns with the prophecy of Jesus being buried with the rich. This act also prefigures the resurrection, as the linen cloths are later found in the empty tomb, symbolizing Jesus' victory over death.with the spices Spices were used in Jewish burial customs to anoint the body and mask the odor of decay. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds, which was an extravagant amount, indicating the high regard in which they held Jesus. This act of anointing with spices is reminiscent of the anointing of kings and foreshadows Jesus' role as the King of Kings. It also connects to the earlier anointing by Mary of Bethany, who anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume, preparing Him for burial.according to the Jewish burial custom Jewish burial customs were rooted in the Torah and emphasized the dignity of the deceased. The body was to be buried as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours, to honor the dead and comply with Deuteronomic law. The preparation of Jesus' body according to these customs highlights the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets in His life and death. It also underscores the humanity of Jesus, who experienced death and burial like any other human, yet His resurrection would transcend these customs, pointing to the new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of the Christian faith, whose crucifixion and burial are described in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph_of_arimathea.htm">Joseph of Arimathea</a> A secret disciple of Jesus who, along with Nicodemus, took responsibility for Jesus' burial. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nicodemus.htm">Nicodemus</a> A Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council who previously visited Jesus at night and now assists in His burial. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_burial_custom.htm">Jewish Burial Custom</a> The traditional method of preparing a body for burial, involving wrapping in linen and using spices. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tomb.htm">Tomb</a> The place where Jesus' body was laid, fulfilling prophecies about His burial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_the_body.htm">Respect for the Body</a> The care taken in Jesus' burial reflects the value and respect for the human body, even in death. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' burial in a rich man's tomb fulfills specific Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Joseph and Nicodemus demonstrate courage by publicly associating with Jesus, challenging us to live boldly for our faith. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_grief.htm">Community in Grief</a> The involvement of multiple people in Jesus' burial highlights the importance of community support in times of loss. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_resurrection.htm">Preparation for Resurrection</a> The burial sets the stage for the resurrection, reminding us that God’s plans often unfold beyond our immediate understanding.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) And wound it in linen clothes with the spices.--Comp. Notes on <a href="/luke/24-12.htm" title="Then arose Peter, and ran to the sepulcher; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.">Luke 24:12</a>. The same word does not occur, but the manner of the Jews to bury has been also illustrated in the Note on <a href="/john/11-44.htm" title="And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them, Loose him, and let him go.">John 11:44</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - They took therefore - i.e. Nicodemus and Joseph - the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen clothes with the spices, as is the manner of the Jews to bury. The synoptists specially mention a linen cloth (σίνδων), which they wound around it. It would seem probable, from what is afterwards said, that John wished to discriminate and affirm both processes (see <a href="/john/20-7.htm">John 20:7</a>). The Jews' method differed from the Egyptians' embalming process. The latter removed all the viscera; and, by long baking and other processes, rendered the remaining shell of the corpse incorruptible and almost imperishable. The Jews' process of sepulture differed from the Roman cremation, and is emphasized. Importance was attached to a splendid funeral (<a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Luke 16:22</a>); and this costly interment was not without its deep significance. <a href="/commentaries/john/19-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. they took ἔλαβον (elabon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wrapped ἔδησαν (edēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. it αὐτὸ (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in linen cloths ὀθονίοις (othoniois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3608.htm">Strong's 3608: </a> A linen bandage, a wrapping. Neuter of a presumed derivative of othone; a linen bandage. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spices, ἀρωμάτων (arōmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_759.htm">Strong's 759: </a> Spice, perfume. From airo; an aromatic. according to καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [the] Jewish Ἰουδαίοις (Ioudaiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. burial ἐνταφιάζειν (entaphiazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1779.htm">Strong's 1779: </a> To embalm, prepare for burial. From a compound of en and taphos; to inswathe with cerements for interment. custom. ἔθος (ethos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1485.htm">Strong's 1485: </a> A custom, habit; an institute, rite. 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