Strong’s G2571

κάλυμμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

kalumma

Pronunciation

kä'-lü-mä

Definition

Veil, covering

Meaning

a covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil.

Usage

The term "kalumma" refers to a physical or metaphorical covering or veil. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a literal veil, as well as a metaphorical veil that represents spiritual blindness or a lack of understanding.

Bible references

2 Corinthians 3:13;2 Corinthians 3:14;2 Corinthians 3:15;2 Corinthians 3:16