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καλύπτω G2572
G2572 is the Greek word καλύπτω, transliterated kalýptō. The King James Version most often renders it covered.
What it means
to cover up (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
akin to G2813 (κλέπτω) and G2928 (κρύπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cover, hide.
Verses using καλύπτω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:24 · KJV
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
Matthew 10:26 · KJV
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Luke 8:16 · KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Luke 23:30 · KJV
Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
2 Corinthians 4:3 · KJV
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
James 5:20 · KJV
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 · KJV
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2572 mean?
G2572 is the Greek word καλύπτω (kalýptō), meaning to cover up (literally or figuratively).
How is G2572 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it covered (2 times), cover (2 times), hid (2 times), covereth (1 time), hide (1 time).
How many times does G2572 appear in the Bible?
καλύπτω (kalýptō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2572 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: akin to G2813 (κλέπτω) and G2928 (κρύπτω).
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