G1943: ἐπικαλύπτω
epikalýptō · “to cover”
Definition
to conceal, i.e. (figuratively) forgive
KJV translates it as: cover
Extended definition
ἐπι-καλύπτω
[in LXX for כָּסָה, etc. ;]
to cover over, cover up: metaphorically, Rom.4:7 (LXX).†
(AS)
[in LXX for כָּסָה, etc. ;]
to cover over, cover up: metaphorically, Rom.4:7 (LXX).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1943 is translated
- are covered ×1
Bible verses with G1943 (epikalýptō)
Epikalýptō appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 4:7
Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.