ἈριμαθαίαArimathaía
Arimathæa: Matthew 27:57, Mark 15:43, Luke 23:51, John 19:38.
Greek (New Testament) · G707
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 27:57 As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus,
- Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.)
- Luke 23:51 but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.
- John 19:38 Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus’ body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.