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Lexicon :: Strong's G2571 - kalymma

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κάλυμμα
Transliteration
kalymma (Key)
Pronunciation
kal'-oo-mah
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
4x in 1 unique form(s) TR
4x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
17x in 3 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:558,405

Strong’s Definitions

†κάλυμα kályma, kal'-oo-mah; from G2572; a cover, i.e. veil:—vail.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G2571 in the following manner: vail (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G2571 in the following manner: vail (4x).

  1. a veil, covering

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†κάλυμα kályma, kal'-oo-mah; from G2572; a cover, i.e. veil:—vail.
STRONGS G2571:
κάλυμμα, 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..)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
35:33
1 Corinthians
11:4
2 Corinthians
3:13; 3:14; 3:15; 3:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2571 matches the Greek κάλυμμα (kalymma),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 3:13 - We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 3:14 - But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 3:15 - Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 3:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 3:16 - But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
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