Refiner Word Study katakalypto (G2619)
G2619  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κατακαλύπτω
katakalypto
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to veil; mid. to veil one’s self, be veiled or covered, 1 Cor. 11:6, 7. In the pres act ind., 2nd sg, the personal ending σαι does not simplify as normal, κατακαυχᾶσαι*"

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Definition and meaning

What does katakalypto mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2619
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to veil; mid. to veil one’s self, be veiled or covered, 1 Cor. 11:6, 7. In the pres act ind., 2nd sg, the personal ending σαι does not simplify as normal, κατακαυχᾶσαι*

In the original Greek the word is written: κατακαλύπτω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with katakalypto

These are the most notable occurrences of katakalypto (G2619) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 11:6

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

1 Corinthians 11:7

For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about katakalypto

What does katakalypto mean in Greek?

Strong's G2619 (katakalypto) is a Greek word that means: to veil; mid. to veil one’s self, be veiled or covered, 1 Cor. 11:6, 7. In the pres act ind., 2nd sg, the personal ending σαι does not simplify as normal, κατακαυχᾶσαι* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does katakalypto appear in the Bible?

The word katakalypto (G2619) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2619?

Strong's G2619 is katakalypto, a Greek word defined as: to veil; mid. to veil one’s self, be veiled or covered, 1 Cor. 11:6, 7. In the pres act ind., 2nd sg, the personal ending σαι does not simplify as nor. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is katakalypto in the Old Testament or New Testament?

katakalypto is a Greek word found in the New Testament.