2571. kalumma

Lexicon

kalumma: Veil, covering

Original Word: κάλυμμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kalumma
Pronunciation: kä'-lü-mä
Phonetic Spelling: (kal'-oo-mah)
Definition: Veil, covering
Meaning: a covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a covering, veil

From kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil -- vail.

see GREEK kalupto

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kaluptó
Definition
a covering
NASB Translation
veil (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2571: κάλυμμα

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..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καλύπτω (kalyptō), meaning "to cover" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek word κάλυμμα corresponds to several Hebrew terms that convey the idea of covering or veiling. Notable entries include:
• Strong's Hebrew 4541 (מַסְוֶה, masveh): Refers to a veil or covering, as used in Exodus 34:33-35, where Moses covers his face with a veil.
• Strong's Hebrew 3680 (כָּסָה, kasah): A verb meaning "to cover" or "to conceal," used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to describe physical coverings or the act of concealing something.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term κάλυμμα, highlighting its significance in biblical theology and its implications for believers' spiritual lives.

Usage: The term κάλυμμα is used in the New Testament to refer to a physical or metaphorical covering or veil. It is often associated with the concept of concealment or obscuring something from view.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The word κάλυμμα appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve both literal and figurative coverings. It is most notably used in 2 Corinthians 3:13-16, where the Apostle Paul discusses the veil that Moses wore to cover his face after speaking with God. Paul uses this imagery to illustrate the spiritual blindness of those who do not recognize the glory of the New Covenant in Christ.
• Theological Significance: In 2 Corinthians 3:13-16, Paul contrasts the temporary and fading glory of the Old Covenant, represented by Moses' veil, with the enduring and transformative glory of the New Covenant. The veil symbolizes the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart that prevents individuals from seeing the truth of the Gospel. Paul explains that this veil is removed in Christ, allowing believers to behold the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, leading to transformation into His likeness.
• Application: The concept of the veil serves as a powerful metaphor for understanding the transition from the Old to the New Covenant. It emphasizes the necessity of spiritual enlightenment and the removal of barriers that hinder one's relationship with God. Believers are encouraged to seek the unveiling of their hearts through faith in Christ, enabling them to experience the fullness of God's revelation and glory.

Forms and Transliterations

καλυμμα κάλυμμα καλύμματα καλύμματι καλυπτήρα kalumma kalymma kálymma

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 3:13 N-ANS
GRK: 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
GRK: τὸ αὐτὸ κάλυμμα ἐπὶ τῇ
NAS: the same veil remains
KJV: remaineth the same vail untaken away
INT: the same veil at the

2 Corinthians 3:15 N-NNS
GRK: ἀναγινώσκηται Μωυσῆς κάλυμμα ἐπὶ τὴν
NAS: Moses is read, a veil lies over
KJV: Moses is read, the vail is upon their
INT: is being read Moses a veil upon the

2 Corinthians 3:16 N-NNS
GRK: περιαιρεῖται τὸ κάλυμμα
NAS: to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
KJV: the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
INT: is taken away the veil

Strong's Greek 2571
4 Occurrences

κάλυμμα — 4 Occ.