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καταπέτασμα

katapetasmacurtainHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter6 occurrences4 books6 verses

Definition

κατα-πέτασμα, -τος, τό

(= cl. παραπέτασμα) [in LXX chiefly for פֹּרֶכֶת (the veil of the Holy of Holies), Exodus 26:31, Leviticus 21:23, al.; also for מָסָךְ (the outer veil), Exodus 35:12, Num_3:26, al. (elsewhere κάλυμμα) ;]

in NT always the inner veil or curtain of the Temple (or Tabernacle): Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45, Hebrews 6:19; 9:3; figuratively, ἡ σὰρξ αὐτοῦ Hebrews 10:20.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

6 total
  1. Matthew 27:51καταπέτασμα · veil
    At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
  2. Mark 15:38καταπέτασμα · veil
    And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
  3. Luke 23:45καταπέτασμα · veil
    The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
  4. Hebrews 6:19καταπετάσματος · curtain
    We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
  5. Hebrews 9:3καταπέτασμα · curtain
    Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,
  6. Hebrews 10:20καταπετάσματος · curtain
    …by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,