Strong's Lexicon
G1943
G1943 — ἐπικαλύπτω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1943 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἐπικαλύπτω |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | from G1909 and G2572 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | epikalupto |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ep-ee-kal-oop'-to |
| Meaning: | 1. to conceal 2. (figuratively) forgive |
| KJV Renderings: | cover |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐπικαλύπτω: (1 aorist ἐπεκαλυφθην); to cover over: αἱ ἁμαρτίαι ἐπικαλυπτονται, are covered over so as not to come to view, i. e. are pardoned, Rom 4:7 from Psa 31:1 ().
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐπικαλύπτω (cover)
Romans 4:7
- KJV: Blessed they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered
- GK: μακάριοι ων αφέθησαν αι ανομίαι και ων επεκαλύφθησαν αι αμαρτίαι