What does epikalymma mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1942

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a covering, veil; met. a cloak, 1 Pet. 2:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπικάλυμμα

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with epikalymma

These are the most notable occurrences of epikalymma (G1942) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 2:16

As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epikalymma

What does epikalymma mean in Greek?

Strong's G1942 (epikalymma) is a Greek word that means: a covering, veil; met. a cloak, 1 Pet. 2:16* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epikalymma appear in the Bible?

The word epikalymma (G1942) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1942?

Strong's G1942 is epikalymma, a Greek word defined as: a covering, veil; met. a cloak, 1 Pet. 2:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epikalymma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epikalymma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.