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Ἁριμαθαία

Harimathaia

Proper locative noun · Of Hebrew origin רמה (H7414)

Of Hebrew origin (H7414); Arimathæa (or Ramah), a place in Palestine:—Arimathæa.

Outline

Arimathaea = "heights"

the name of several cities in Palestine The one mentioned in Mat. 27:57, Mk 15:43, Lk. 23:51, Jn 19:38 appears to have been the same as the birthplace of Samuel in Mount Ephraim.

Usages

Matthew 27:57

When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

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Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

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Luke 23:51

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

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John 19:38

¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

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