καλύπτω
kaluptōVerbG2572
to cover
From: akin to G2813 (κλέπτω) and G2928 (κρύπτω);
Short Definition
to cover up (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
in cl., rare in prose, to cover: with accusative of person(s); pass.; metaphorically, to veil, conceal: pf. ptcp. pass.; of the forgiveness of sins : (seel. for καιομένη, WH, mg., ).
LXX Usage: almost always for כָּסָה pi.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
Matthew
2
1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
James
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 4:8
- 2 Corinthians 4:3
- James 5:20
- Luke 23:30
- Luke 8:16
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