tomb

Everyday

1. A tomb is a grave or a stone room where a dead body is laid, often with a big stone or monument over it. tree →
2. (Bible) The tomb of Jesus was a cave cut in rock; Christians believe it was found empty on Easter morning because he rose from the dead. tree →

In the lessons

In history, pharaohs' tombs were filled with treasure; archaeologists dig them up. At Easter, pupils hear how the women found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Phrases: the empty tomb, an ancient tomb, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, silent as the tomb.

Examples

• The pharaoh's tomb was full of gold. tree →
• On Easter morning the tomb was empty. tree →
• A huge stone was rolled in front of the tomb. tree →
• We visited a stone tomb in the cathedral. tree →
• The class made a model of the empty tomb with clay. tree →
• The old house was as silent as a tomb. tree →
• Soon they will go to sleep in the tomb of the great King. tree →

Note

The b is silent: say "toom" (rhymes with room). Plural tombs. Related: tombstone (the stone on a grave). Similar silent b: comb, lamb, climb, bomb (but bomb says "bom").

In Jewish tradition

A grave. Burial in the earth was the Israelite way.

Interpretation. Burial is a great duty in Jewish law. Isaiah's verse is read as describing the suffering servant, Israel, whose suffering is unjust.

Examples

• For he is borne to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb. (Writings JOB.21.32, JPS 1917) tree →
• And they made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich his tomb; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.' (Prophets ISA.53.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

The b is silent: say "toom" (rhymes with room). Plural tombs. Related: tombstone (the stone on a grave). Similar silent b: comb, lamb, climb, bomb (but bomb says "bom").