ἐπικάλυμμα
epikalummaNoun (Neuter)G1942
covering
From: from G1943 (ἐπικαλύπτω);
Short Definition
a covering, i.e. (figuratively) pretext
Full Lexicon Entry
a cover, veil: metaphorically, κακίας.
LXX Usage: (מְכַסֶּה), 4 (מָסָךְ), (aliter in Heb.)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:16
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