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Grave

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A grave was a burial place, commonly a natural or rock-cut cave outside a city, sometimes used by a family. Graves could be closed with stones and were associated with ceremonial uncleanness when opened or touched.
Biblical Usage
Scripture describes graves as burial places outside cities, though kings and prophets were sometimes buried within them. Graves were closed with stones and could cause ceremonial pollution when opened or touched.
Scripture References
Luke 7:12 John 11:30 1 Kings 2:10 1 Samuel 25:1 Isaiah 22:16 Matthew 27:60 Genesis 47:29 Genesis 50:5 2 Samuel 19:37 Jeremiah 26:23 2 Kings 23:6 Matthew 23:27 Numbers 19:16