Strong’s G4629 · Greek
σκέπασμα
sképasma
Definition
perhaps akin to the base of G4649 (σκοπός) through the idea of noticeableness); clothing
Etymology
from a derivative of (a covering;
Where the KJV renders it
- raiment
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