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κάλυμα G2571
G2571 is the Greek word κάλυμα, transliterated kályma. The King James Version most often renders it vail.
What it means
a cover, i.e. veil.
Where it comes from
from G2572 (καλύπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: vail.
Verses using κάλυμα
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 3:13 · KJV
And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
2 Corinthians 3:14 · KJV
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:15 · KJV
But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
2 Corinthians 3:16 · KJV
Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2571 mean?
G2571 is the Greek word κάλυμα (kályma), meaning a cover, i.e. veil.
How is G2571 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it vail (4 times).
How many times does G2571 appear in the Bible?
κάλυμα (kályma) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2571 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2572 (καλύπτω).
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