Perikalýptō — G4028

Definition

verb

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

1. to cover all around , to cover up, cover over

Usually translated as

cover, blindfold, overlay

Origin

from G4012 and G2572

• perí (G4012)
• kalýptō (G2572)

Occurrences

Perikalýptō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (1), Hebrews (1)

• Mark 14:65 — And some began to spit on him, and to cover (περικαλύπτειν) his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
• Luke 22:64 — And when they had blindfolded (περικαλύψαντες) him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
• Hebrews 9:4 — Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid (περικεκαλυμμένην) round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;