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The meaning of κατακαλύπτω

Understanding katakalýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

cover, hide. - to cover wholly, i.e. veil

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κατακαλύπτω

Phonetickat-ak-al-oop'-to
Transliterationkatakalýptō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cover, hide. - to cover wholly, i.e. veil

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 11:6

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

Word: κατακαλύπτω (katakalýptō)
1 Corinthians 11:7

For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

Word: κατακαλύπτω (katakalýptō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
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