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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5275 cremation
5275 cremation
5275 cremation
The burning of a dead body. Cremation was not practised by Israel or the first Christians. In difficult circumstances a corpse might be burnt and the remains buried
Cremation of corpses
1Sa 31:12-13 This was done to prevent any further abuse of the bodies by the Philistines. David later reburied the remains in a family grave (see 2Sa 21:12-14).
Burning a body as a punishment
See also Lev 20:14; Lev 21:9; Jos 7:15,25; 2Ki 23:20Funeral fires for the kings of Judah
These were not for the purpose of cremating the king’s corpse, but public demonstrations in his honour: 2Ch 16:14; Jer 34:5See also
| 4826 | fire |
| 5241 | burial |
| 5320 | funeral |
| 5482 | punishment |
| 9030 | dead bodies |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
