Strong's G2665 · Greek
καταπέτασμα
katapétasma
Definition
something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple
KJV: vail
Root / derivation: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταπέτασμα across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews3 verses
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
Hebrews 9:3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;
Hebrews 10:20By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2665 (katapétasma) mean?
something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple
How many times does G2665 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2665 (καταπέτασμα) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “veil.”
How is katapétasma translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2665 is rendered as “veil” (6×).
Where does the Greek word καταπέτασμα come from?
from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι);