G4028 — Perikaluptō (To Cover Around / To Blindfold / To Overlay)

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G4028 · Greek · New Testament

Περικαλυπτω

Perikaluptō

Verb

To Cover Around / To Blindfold / To Overlay

Definition

From peri (around) and kaluptō (to cover). To cover all around, to blindfold, to overlay completely. Used of blindfolding Jesus during His trial.

Usage & Theological Significance

The soldiers blindfolded Jesus and demanded He prophesy who struck Him (Luke 22:64). The irony is devastating: they blindfolded the One who sees all things, mocked the gift of prophecy before the greatest Prophet. Human attempts to hide from God's sight are futile.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 22:64 They blindfolded him and demanded, 'Prophesy! Who hit you?'

Mark 14:65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists.

Hebrews 9:4 Which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant.

2 Corinthians 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes.

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