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ἐπικάλυμα G1942
G1942 is the Greek word ἐπικάλυμα, transliterated epikályma. The King James Version most often renders it cloke.
What it means
a covering, i.e. (figuratively) pretext.
Where it comes from
from G1943 (ἐπικαλύπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cloke.
Verses using ἐπικάλυμα
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Peter 2:16 · KJV
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1942 mean?
G1942 is the Greek word ἐπικάλυμα (epikályma), meaning a covering, i.e. (figuratively) pretext.
How is G1942 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cloke (1 time).
How many times does G1942 appear in the Bible?
ἐπικάλυμα (epikályma) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1942 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1943 (ἐπικαλύπτω).
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