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καταπέτασμα G2665
G2665 is the Greek word καταπέτασμα, transliterated katapétasma. The King James Version most often renders it veil.
What it means
something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: vail.
Verses using καταπέτασμα
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:51 · KJV
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Mark 15:38 · KJV
And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
Luke 23:45 · KJV
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
Hebrews 9:3 · KJV
And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
Hebrews 10:20 · KJV
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2665 mean?
G2665 is the Greek word καταπέτασμα (katapétasma), meaning something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple.
How is G2665 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it veil (5 times).
How many times does G2665 appear in the Bible?
καταπέτασμα (katapétasma) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2665 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι).
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