ἀποκαλύπτω

apokaluptōVerbG0601

to reveal

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2572 (καλύπτω);

Short Definition

to take off the cover, i.e. disclose

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in general sense, to reveal, uncover, disclose
aof things
bof persons
2.In LXX and NT, in special sense of divine revelation
Synonyms
*φανερόω *(see Thayer, 62; Cremer, 342).
LXX Usage: chiefly for גָּלָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

26 times

Appears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
Matthew
4
1 Corinthians
3
1 Peter
3
2 Thessalonians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:30
  • 1 Peter 5:1
  • Galatians 1:16
  • Luke 12:2
  • Matthew 11:27

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