veil
Found 7 times in the King James Bible
H2645
Hebrew
G2665
Greek
English Definition
to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
καταπέτασμα
Transliteration
pôreketh
Strong's Reference
G2665
Greek Meaning
a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen
"Veil" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2645, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2665. Context determines which original word is being used.