Strong's Lexicon kalumma: Veil, covering Original Word: κάλυμμα Word Origin: From the Greek verb καλύπτω (kalyptō), meaning "to cover" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a veil is מַסְוֶה (masveh), used in Exodus 34:33-35 to describe the veil Moses wore. Usage: The term "kalumma" refers to a physical or metaphorical covering or veil. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a literal veil, as well as a metaphorical veil that represents spiritual blindness or a lack of understanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, veils were commonly used by women as a part of their attire, symbolizing modesty and separation. In the religious context, the veil in the temple separated the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple, signifying the separation between God and humanity. The concept of a veil also carried metaphorical significance, representing spiritual blindness or the inability to perceive divine truth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kaluptó Definition a covering NASB Translation veil (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2571: κάλυμμακάλυμμα, καλυμματος, τό (καλύπτω), a veil, a covering: 2 Corinthians 3:13 (Exodus 35:33); (κάλυμμα, or its equivalent, is suggested to the reader by the context in 1 Corinthians 11:4 κατά κεφαλῆς ἔχων; see ἔχω, I. 1 b.); metaphorically, 2 Corinthians 3:14-16, of that which prevents a thing from being understood. (Homer, Tragg., Aristophanes, others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a covering, veilFrom kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil -- vail. see GREEK kalupto Forms and Transliterations καλυμμα κάλυμμα καλύμματα καλύμματι καλυπτήρα kalumma kalymma kálymmaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 3:13 N-ANSGRK: Μωυσῆς ἐτίθει κάλυμμα ἐπὶ τὸ NAS: [who] used to put a veil over KJV: Moses, [which] put a vail over his INT: Moses he would put a veil on the 2 Corinthians 3:14 N-NNS 2 Corinthians 3:15 N-NNS 2 Corinthians 3:16 N-NNS |
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