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περικαλύπτω G4028

G4028 is the Greek word περικαλύπτω, transliterated perikalýptō. The King James Version most often renders it cover.

Word: περικαλύπτωTransliteration: perikalýptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface).

Where it comes from

from G4012 (περί) and G2572 (καλύπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

cover 1×blindfolded 1×overlaid 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: blindfold, cover, overlay.

Verses using περικαλύπτω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 14:65 · KJV

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

Luke 22:64 · KJV

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

Hebrews 9:4 · KJV

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4028 mean?

G4028 is the Greek word περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō), meaning to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface).

How is G4028 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cover (1 time), blindfolded (1 time), overlaid (1 time).

How many times does G4028 appear in the Bible?

περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4028 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and G2572 (καλύπτω).

Nearby entries

G4025 · περίθεσις — a putting all around, i.e. decorating oneself with G4026 · περιΐστημι — to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a…G4027 · περικάθαρμα — something cleaned off all around, i.e…G4029 · περίκειμαι — to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle…G4030 · περικεφαλαία — encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet G4031 · περικρατής — strong all around, i.e. a master (manager)

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