Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταπέτασμα”
Understanding katapétasma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vail. - something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple
G2665
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταπέτασμα
Phonetickat-ap-et'-as-mah
Transliterationkatapétasma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vail. - something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:51 | “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;” Word: καταπέτασμα (katapétasma) | |
| Mark 15:38 | “And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Word: καταπέτασμα (katapétasma) | |
| Luke 23:45 | “And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.” Word: καταπέτασμα (katapétasma) | |
| Hebrews 9:3 | “And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;” Word: καταπέτασμα (katapétasma) |