Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to cover
Usage: ἐπι-καλύπτω [in LXX for כָּסָה, etc. ;] to cover over, cover up: metaphorically, Rom.4:7 (LXX).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1943
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
19
Books
12
Strong's G1943 Quick Answer
Strong's G1943 ἐπικαλύπτω (epikalupto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epikalupto (ep-ee-kal-oop'-to) v. 1. to conceal 2. (figuratively) forgive It has 19 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include covered. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epikalupto (ep-ee-kal-oop'-to) v. 1. to conceal 2. (figuratively) forgive
- Usage
- 19 linked usages
- Books
- 12 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- covered
Meaning and Definition
epikalupto (ep-ee-kal-oop'-to) v. 1. to conceal 2. (figuratively) forgive [from G1909 and G2572] KJV: cover Root(s): G1909, G2572
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1943. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1943 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epikalupto, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
covered
Romans 4:7
How Strong's G1943 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 16 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1943 (ἐπικαλύπτω) appears 19 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 19:13 — ἐπεκάλυψεν
- 2 Kingdoms 15:30 — ἐπικεκαλυμμένος
- 2 Kingdoms 15:30 — ἐπεκάλυψεν
- Exodus 14:26 — ἐπικαλυψάτω
- Ezekiel 1:11 — ἐπεκάλυπτον
Strong's G1943 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1943 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
Strong's G1943 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
16 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.
Fifteen cubits upward was the water raised, and it covered all the high mountains.
And the fountains of the deep were closed up, and the floodgates of heaven, and the rain from heaven was withheld.
Strong's G1943 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
His blessing covered the dry land as a river, And watered it as a flood.
Thy soul covered the whole earth, And thou filledst it with dark parables.
Usage Excerpts
First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1943.
And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.
Fifteen cubits upward was the water raised, and it covered all the high mountains.
And the fountains of the deep were closed up, and the floodgates of heaven, and the rain from heaven was withheld.
And the Lord said to Moses, Stretch forth thy hand over the sea, and let the water be turned back to its place, and let it cover the Egyptians coming both upon the chariots and the riders.
And they shall put a blue cloth for a cover on the golden altar, and shall cover it with a blue skin cover, and put in its staffs.
And he shall put the covering on the altar, and they shall cover it with a cloth all of purple.
And David went up by the ascent of the mount of Olives, ascending and weeping, and had his head covered, and went barefooted: and all the people that were with him covered every man his head; and they went up, ascending and weeping.
And it came to pass when Elijah heard, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went forth and stood in the cave: and, behold, a voice came to him and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Earth, cover not over the blood of my flesh, And let my cry have no place.
A Psalm of instruction by David. Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, And whose sins are covered.
For thou hast laid us low in a place of affliction, And the shadow of death has covered us.
We have lain down in our shame, and our disgrace has covered us: because we and our fathers have sinned before our God, from our youth until this day; and we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord our God.
And the labors of the land failed, because there was no rain: the husbandmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.
And the four had their wings spread out above; each one had two joined to one another, and two covered their bodies.
And their wings were spread out under the firmament, reaching one to the other; two wings to each, covering their bodies.
Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
His blessing covered the dry land as a river, And watered it as a flood.
Thy soul covered the whole earth, And thou filledst it with dark parables.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1943, grouped by book.
Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1943 FAQ
What does epikalypto (ἐπικαλύπτω) mean?
Epikalypto (Strong's G1943) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cover". epikalupto (ep-ee-kal-oop'-to) v. 1. to conceal 2. (figuratively) forgive
How many times is epikalypto (ἐπικαλύπτω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G1943 across 12 books.
Where can I study epikalypto (ἐπικαλύπτω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1943 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epikalypto (ἐπικαλύπτω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as covered. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1943 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 16 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1943, with linked reader references where each row is available.