The meaning of “περικαλύπτω”
Understanding perikalýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blindfold, cover, overlay. - to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)
περικαλύπτω
blindfold, cover, overlay. - to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:65 | “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.” Word: περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) | |
| Luke 22:64 | “And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?” Word: περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) | |
| Hebrews 9:4 | “Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;” Word: περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) |