περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) — Blindfold

Greek word study: περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō), Strong's G4028. to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)

GreekStrong's G4028
Quick definition
Greek word
περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface)

Word study
Derivation: from G4012 (περί) and G2572 (καλύπτω);

KJV translation words: blindfold, cover, overlay

Where this word appears

Strong's G4028 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:65 and last appears in Hebrews 9:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

covered around ×1having blindfolded ×1to cover up ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

περικαλύπτειν ×1περικαλύψαντες ×1περικεκαλυμμένην ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Luke ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Mark 14:65 — περικαλύπτειν — to cover up
  • Luke 22:64 — περικαλύψαντες — having blindfolded
  • Hebrews 9:4 — περικεκαλυμμένην — covered around

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4012 περί (perí), G2572 καλύπτω (kalýptō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does perikalýptō (G4028) mean?

To cover all around, i.e. entirely (the face, a surface).

How is G4028 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4028 as: blindfold, cover, overlay.

How often does περικαλύπτω (perikalýptō) appear?

Strong's G4028 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:65 and last appears in Hebrews 9:4.