Strong's Greek · G2572

καλύπτω

kalýptō

cover, hide

Definition

to cover up (literally or figuratively)

Derivation

akin to G2813 (κλέπτω) and G2928 (κρύπτω);

Appears 8 times in Scripture

Matthew 10:26

So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Matthew 8:24

Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.

Luke 8:16

No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

Luke 23:30

At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

2 Corinthians 4:3

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

James 5:20

consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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