Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κάλυμα”
Understanding kályma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vail. - a cover, i.e. veil
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κάλυμα
Phonetickal'-oo-mah
Transliterationkályma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vail. - a cover, i.e. veil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 3:13 | “And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:” Word: κάλυμα (kályma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:14 | “But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.” Word: κάλυμα (kályma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:15 | “But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.” Word: κάλυμα (kályma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:16 | “Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.” Word: κάλυμα (kályma) |