Burial-ground (1 Occurrence)

2 Chronicles 26:23
And Uzziah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the burial-ground of the kings, for they said, He is a leper. And Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
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Sepulchers (15 Occurrences)

Sepulchres (17 Occurrences)

Lamented (19 Occurrences)

Sepulcher (48 Occurrences)

Slept (74 Occurrences)

Uzza (10 Occurrences)

Succeeded (81 Occurrences)

Burying-place (19 Occurrences)

Burying (22 Occurrences)

Sepulchre (57 Occurrences)

Cremation

Tombs (27 Occurrences)

Mourned (54 Occurrences)

Machpelah (6 Occurrences)

Tomb (70 Occurrences)

Jabesh (21 Occurrences)

Bones (98 Occurrences)

Reigneth (54 Occurrences)

Dieth (192 Occurrences)

Jo'ash (44 Occurrences)

Jeho'ahaz (20 Occurrences)

Gaash (4 Occurrences)

Tirzah (17 Occurrences)

Eshtaol (7 Occurrences)

Ephrath (9 Occurrences)

Mach-pe'lah (6 Occurrences)

Miriam (13 Occurrences)

Beth-peor (4 Occurrences)

Bethpeor (4 Occurrences)

Camon (1 Occurrence)

Hamon-gog (2 Occurrences)

Leah (30 Occurrences)

Hamongog (2 Occurrences)

Grave (128 Occurrences)

Stead (117 Occurrences)

Beth-lehem (49 Occurrences)

Jabeshgilead (12 Occurrences)

Rebekah (31 Occurrences)

Rebecca (28 Occurrences)

Jabesh-gilead (12 Occurrences)

Rehobo'am (42 Occurrences)

Deborah (10 Occurrences)

Lieth (135 Occurrences)

Sama'ria (102 Occurrences)

E'phraim (146 Occurrences)

Bethlehem (49 Occurrences)

Josi'ah (50 Occurrences)

Reigned (206 Occurrences)

Opposite (137 Occurrences)

Burial (25 Occurrences)

Libraries

Bury (78 Occurrences)

Asa (54 Occurrences)

Died (348 Occurrences)

Bought (66 Occurrences)

Jotham (26 Occurrences)

Cave (40 Occurrences)

Mamre (10 Occurrences)

Hebron (71 Occurrences)

Dung (27 Occurrences)

Carried (327 Occurrences)

Zelah (2 Occurrences)

Zorah (10 Occurrences)

Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences)

Kidron (11 Occurrences)

Kish (18 Occurrences)

Uzzah (10 Occurrences)

Ja'besh-gil'ead (12 Occurrences)

Jeho'ram (21 Occurrences)

Lamentation (45 Occurrences)

Ga'ash (4 Occurrences)

Ibzan (3 Occurrences)

Facing (79 Occurrences)

Fasted (20 Occurrences)

Tobit

Timnath-serah (2 Occurrences)

Timnath (9 Occurrences)

Timnath-heres (1 Occurrence)

Tola (5 Occurrences)

The Burial Ground
... IV. SPECIAL OCCASIONS The Burial Ground. [1766]462 O Thou in whom thy saints repose
Also the following: [1767]166 The grave itself a garden is. ...
/.../the hymnal of the protestant episcopal church in the usa/the burial ground.htm

The Burial Ground 462. O Thou in whom Thy Saints Repose
... IV. SPECIAL OCCASIONS The Burial Ground 462. O Thou in whom thy saints repose.
Six 8's [1769]Credo: John Stainer, 1875. John Ellerton, 1870. ...
/.../the burial ground 462 o.htm

On the Preparation of a Burial Ground.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCIII. On the Preparation of a Burial Ground. 8.8.8.8
James Montgomery. On the Preparation of a Burial Ground. ...
/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn ccciii on the preparation.htm

The Master.
... They can form but one surmise: that, in accordance with wont, she has betaken herself
to the burial-ground to feed her morbid grief "She goeth unto the grave ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/x the master.htm

The Weeping Saviour.
... The silent procession is moving on. We may suppose they have reached the gates of
the burial-ground. But a new scene and incident here arrest our thoughts! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/xii the weeping saviour.htm

Lessons.
... The burial-ground has been untraversed since, probably years before the dust of
one, or perhaps both parents had been committed to the sepulchre.[8] Death had ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/iii lessons.htm

The Esquimaux Graves
... communication with the human race. Near the huts was the burial-ground, with
several well-formed graves of heaps of stones. On one lay a ...
/.../murray/kalli the esquimaux christian /the esquimaux graves.htm

The Hymns
... Day 420-426 National Days 427-442 Old and New Year 443-449 Ember-Days and Ordination
450-456 Church Building and Consecration 457-462 The Burial Ground 462 V ...
/.../various/the hymnal of the protestant episcopal church in the usa/the hymns.htm

Subject Index
... Birthday, [38]h247. Body and soul, [39]h223. Brotherly love, [40]h199. Burial Ground,
preparation of, [41]h303. Calvary, [42]h050, [43]h057, [44]h060. Centenary ...
//christianbookshelf.org/montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/subject index.htm

Travel. A Personal Experience.
... Of the small burial-ground in this Tower, Macaulay writes: "In truth there
is no sadder spot on earth than this little cemetery. ...
/.../ix travel a personal experience.htm

Burial-ground (1 Occurrence)
Burial-ground. Burial, Burial-ground. Buried . Multi-Version
Concordance Burial-ground (1 Occurrence). 2 Chronicles ...
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Athens (5 Occurrences)
... new road (North of the ancient) along which were altars of unknown gods, entered
the city from the West, and passed by the Ceramicus (burial-ground), which can ...
/a/athens.htm - 15k

Jehoshaphat (79 Occurrences)
... judgments on the enemies of Israel. This valley has from ancient times been
used by the Jews as a burial-ground. It is all over paved ...
/j/jehoshaphat.htm - 51k

Buried (125 Occurrences)

/b/buried.htm - 38k

Burial (25 Occurrences)

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A burial-ground, often referred to as a cemetery or graveyard, is a designated area where the dead are interred. In biblical times, burial practices and the locations of burial grounds held significant cultural and religious importance, reflecting beliefs about death, the afterlife, and respect for the deceased.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, burial grounds were often family-owned plots or caves. The patriarchs of Israel placed great importance on securing burial sites for their families. For instance, Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site for his wife Sarah, and it became the family tomb for subsequent generations (Genesis 23:19-20, BSB). This act underscored the importance of having a permanent resting place for one's family, a tradition that continued with Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

The Israelites' burial customs were distinct from those of surrounding nations, who often practiced cremation or other forms of body disposal. The Israelites typically buried their dead, as seen in the account of the burial of Moses, who was buried by God in an undisclosed location in Moab (Deuteronomy 34:5-6, BSB).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, burial practices continued to reflect Jewish customs. Jesus Christ's burial is a significant event, as it fulfilled prophecies and demonstrated the customs of the time. After His crucifixion, Jesus was laid in a new tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy disciple (Matthew 27:59-60, BSB). This tomb was hewn out of rock, a common practice for the wealthy, and was located in a garden near the site of the crucifixion.

The burial of Jesus also highlights the use of spices and linen cloths, which were customary for Jewish burials to honor the deceased and mitigate the odor of decay (John 19:39-40, BSB).

Cultural and Religious Significance

Burial grounds in biblical times were often located outside city walls, as contact with the dead was considered a source of ritual impurity (Numbers 19:11-16, BSB). This separation underscores the biblical view of death as a consequence of sin, yet it also reflects a deep respect for the deceased, as proper burial was seen as a duty of the living.

The concept of a burial-ground also carries eschatological significance. The Old Testament prophets and New Testament writers speak of a future resurrection, where the dead will rise from their graves (Daniel 12:2, BSB; John 5:28-29, BSB). This belief in resurrection underscores the temporary nature of burial grounds, as they are seen as resting places until the final judgment.

Conclusion

Throughout the Bible, burial grounds serve as more than mere resting places for the dead; they are sites of familial heritage, religious observance, and eschatological hope. The practices surrounding burial reflect a deep-seated belief in the sanctity of life, the dignity of the human body, and the hope of resurrection.Is burial the only option a Christian can consider? | GotQuestions.org

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