Mk 15:45 - Jesus' Corpse (ptwma)

From: wes.williams@twcable.com
Date: Fri Jul 12 1996 - 13:22:30 EDT


     While researching this verse this week, I noticed that the KJV renders
     this word as "body." What is strange is the fact that even Strong's
     number on the word references SWMA (body) instead of PTWMA (corpse)!
     
     Can anyone please supply the history behind this confusion? My
     assumption is that at one time some thought it disrespectful to call
     Jesus' dead body a "corpse," but I don't know why Strong got this
     incorrect. Is this just a mistake on his part? Or is there more to it?
     
     Thanks,
     Wes



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