Bible Dictionary
Tomb
A tomb was commonly a natural cave or chamber cut into rock, often containing deep recesses for bodies. Jewish burial practices generally used simple rock-hewn sepulchres rather than coffins or elaborate sarcophagi.
Biblical Usage
The burial of Sarah and the funeral of Dorcas illustrate the simple burial customs described in the supplied material. The form of Jewish tombs also explains references to stones being removed from entrances.
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