περικαλύπτω

perikaluptōVerbG4028

to cover

From: from G4012 (περί) and G2572 (καλύπτω);

Short Definition

to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)

Full Lexicon Entry

to cover around, cover up or over. with accusative,; pass.
LXX Usage: for כָּסָה pi., שָׁבַץ pu., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Luke 22:64
  • Mark 14:65

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