The meaning of “καλύπτω”
Understanding kalýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
akin to κλέπτω and κρύπτω cover, hide. - to cover up (literally or figuratively)
καλύπτω
akin to κλέπτω and κρύπτω cover, hide. - to cover up (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:26 | “Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.” Word: καλύπτω (kalýptō) | |
| Luke 23:30 | “Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.” Word: καλύπτω (kalýptō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:3 | “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:” Word: καλύπτω (kalýptō) | |
| James 5:20 | “Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. ” Word: καλύπτω (kalýptō) | |
| 1 Peter 4:8 | “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” Word: καλύπτω (kalýptō) |