καλύπτω

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καλύπτω

[in LXX almost always for כָּסָה pi. ;]

in cl., rare in prose,

to cover: with accusative of person(s), Luke 23:30; with accusative of thing(s) and dative, Luke 8:16; pass., Matthew 8:24; metaphorically, to veil, conceal: pf. ptcp. pass., Matthew 10:26, 2 Corinthians 4:3; of the forgiveness of sins (cf. Psalm 32:5; 85:2; DB, ii, 56b): 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:20; (seel. for καιομένη, WH, mg., Luke 24:32).

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as καλύπτω:

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Matthew 8:24καλύπτεσθαι · was engulfed
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
Matthew 10:26κεκαλυμμένον · concealed
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
Luke 8:16καλύπτει · [and] covers
No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
Luke 23:30Καλύψατε · Cover
At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
2 Corinthians 4:3κεκαλυμμένον · veiled; κεκαλυμμένον · veiled
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
James 5:20καλύψει · cover over
…consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8καλύπτει · covers over
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.