The meaning of “ἀποκαλύπτω”
Understanding apokalýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
reveal. - to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
ἀποκαλύπτω
reveal. - to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:27 | “All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.” Word: ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalýptō) | |
| John 12:38 | “That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Word: ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalýptō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:13 | “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” Word: ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalýptō) | |
| Ephesians 3:5 | “Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;” Word: ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalýptō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:6 | “And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.” Word: ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalýptō) |