ἐπικάλυμμα

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greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

ἐπι-κάλυμμα, -τος, τό

(ἐπικαλύπτω), [in LXX: Exodus 26:14; 39:34, (מְכַסֶּה), 2 Kings 17:19 (מָסָךְ), Job 19:29 (aliter in Heb.)* ;]

a cover, veil: metaphorically, τ. κακίας, 1 Peter 2:16.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. 1 Peter 2:16ἐπικάλυμμα · a cover-up
    Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.