Definition
ἀπο-καλύπτω
[in LXX chiefly for גָּלָה ]
1. in general sense (cl.), to reveal, uncover, disclose,
(a) of things: Matthew 10:26, Luke 2:35; 12:2, 1 Corinthians 3:13;
(b) of persons: pass., Christ, Luke 17:30; Antichrist, 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2:6; 2:8
2. In LXX and NT, in special sense of divine revelation: Matthew 11:25 (on the tense, see M, Pr., 136), ib. Matthew 11:27; 16:17, Luke 10:21-22, John 12:38, Romans 1:17-18; 8:18, 1 Corinthians 2:10; 14:30, Galatians 1:16; 3:23, Ephesians 3:5, Philippians 3:15, 1 Peter 1:5-12; 5:1 (Westc., Eph., 178 f.; M, Th., 149 f.).
Synonyms: φανερόω (see Thayer, 62; Cremer, 342).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀποκαλύπτω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
26 total
- Matthew 10:26ἀποκαλυφθήσεται · will not be disclosedSo do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
- Matthew 11:25ἀπεκάλυψας · revealedAt that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Matthew 11:27ἀποκαλύψαι · to reveal [Him]All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
- Matthew 16:17ἀπεκάλυψέν · was not revealedJesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
- Luke 2:35ἀποκαλυφθῶσιν · will be revealed…so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
- Luke 10:21ἀπεκάλυψας · revealedAt that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- Luke 10:22ἀποκαλύψαι · to reveal [Him]All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
- Luke 12:2ἀποκαλυφθήσεται · will not be disclosedThere is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
- Luke 17:30ἀποκαλύπτεται · is revealedIt will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
- John 12:38ἀπεκαλύφθη · been revealedThis was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
- Romans 1:17ἀποκαλύπτεται · revealsFor the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
- Romans 1:18Ἀποκαλύπτεται · is being revealedThe wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
- Romans 8:18ἀποκαλυφθῆναι · revealedI consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
- 1 Corinthians 2:10ἀπεκάλυψεν · has revealed [it]But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
- 1 Corinthians 3:13ἀποκαλύπτεται · It will be revealed…his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
- 1 Corinthians 14:30ἀποκαλυφθῇ · a revelation comesAnd if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
- Galatians 1:16ἀποκαλύψαι · to reveal…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
- Galatians 3:23ἀποκαλυφθῆναι · revealedBefore this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
- Ephesians 3:5ἀπεκαλύφθη · it has now been revealed…which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
- Philippians 3:15ἀποκαλύψει · will revealAll of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3ἀποκαλυφθῇ · is revealedLet no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:6ἀποκαλυφθῆναι · may be revealedAnd you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8ἀποκαλυφθήσεται · will be revealedAnd then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.
- 1 Peter 1:5ἀποκαλυφθῆναι · to be revealed…who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 1 Peter 1:12ἀπεκαλύφθη · It was revealedIt was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
- 1 Peter 5:1ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι · to be revealedAs a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: