ἀποκαλύπτω (G601) — Greek Lexicon

ἀποκαλύπτω

apokalýptō

G601 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To uncover or remove a covering from something, thereby making it visible or known; to disclose something hidden; to reveal information, meaning, or identity that was previously unknown or concealed. In figurative contexts, to make something fully apparent, to bring to light, or to disclose divine mysteries or truths.

Semantic Range

to uncover, to remove a covering, to reveal, to disclose, to make known, to bring to light, to unveil (figuratively or literally), to expose what was hidden

Root / Etymology

From the preposition ἀπό (away from) and καλύπτω (to cover, conceal); literally 'to uncover' or 'to take away the covering.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἀποκαλύπτω refers to literal physical uncovering—removing a lid or veil. In the Hellenistic period and in the Septuagint, it develops strong metaphorical uses, including the disclosure of thoughts, intentions, or divine will. In New Testament contexts, ἀποκαλύπτω is often used for God or Christ revealing hidden truths or the divine plan, with an emphasis on making spiritual mysteries known to humans. The noun ἀποκάλυψις (revelation) is related and forms the name of the book 'Revelation' (Apocalypse). English translations sometimes narrow the meaning to 'reveal,' but in Greek the sense can be broader, including all forms of exposure or disclosure, not solely religious revelation. This verb stands in contrast to καλύπτω ('to cover, conceal') and is distinct from other terms for 'making known,' such as δηλόω (to make manifest), emphasizing the transition from hidden to visible or known.

Translation Consistency

primary "reveal" 25 occurrences

ἀποκαλύπτω consistently means to make known by removing a cover—literally or figuratively. "Reveal" is the most natural, broadly applicable English verb that covers uncover, unveil, disclose, and make known, and it fits the typical theological and narrative uses better than more formal or narrower alternatives like "disclose," "unveil," or "uncover." It will yield natural-sounding inflected forms across contexts.

Alternatives (1 occurrence):

"might be uncovered" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀπό and καλύπτω; to take off the cover, i.e. disclose:--reveal.

Root Family

ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō) — to uncover, to remove a covering, to reveal, to disclose

Root καλύπ- to cover, to conceal

Word Forms

11 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G601-05`	ἀποκαλυφθῆναι	apokaluphthenai	`V AOR PASS INF`	to be revealed	to be uncovered	to be revealed	4
`G601-11`	ἀποκαλύπτεται	apokaluptetai	`V PRS PASS IND 3P SG`	is revealed	is being uncovered	is being revealed	4
`G601-08`	ἀποκαλύψαι	apokalupsai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to reveal	to uncover	to reveal	3
`G601-01`	ἀπεκαλύφθη	apekaluphthe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	has been revealed	was unveiled	was revealed	3
`G601-06`	ἀποκαλυφθήσεται	apokaluphthesetai	`V FUT PASS IND 3P SG`	will be revealed	will be uncovered	will be revealed	3
`G601-02`	ἀπεκάλυψας	apekalupsas	`V AOR ACT IND 2P SG`	You revealed	you uncovered	you revealed	2
`G601-03`	ἀπεκάλυψέν	apekalupsen	`V AOR ACT IND 3P SG`	revealed	he uncovered	he revealed	2
`G601-04`	ἀποκαλυφθῇ	apokaluphthe	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG`	is revealed	may be uncovered	may be revealed	2
`G601-10`	ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι	apokaluptesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	revealed	to be unveiled	revealed	1
`G601-07`	ἀποκαλυφθῶσιν	apokaluphthosin	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P PL`	be revealed	they might be uncovered	they might be uncovered	1
`G601-09`	ἀποκαλύψει	apokalupsei	`V FUT ACT IND 3P SG`	will reveal	to an unveiling	will reveal	1

Occurrences in Scripture

26 occurrences

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SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G601-06`	Matthew 10:26	ἀποκαλυφθήσεται	apokaluphthesetai	`V FUT PASS IND 3P SG`	will be revealed	will be uncovered	will be revealed
`G601-02`	Matthew 11:25	ἀπεκάλυψας	apekalupsas	`V AOR ACT IND 2P SG`	have revealed	you uncovered	you revealed
`G601-08`	Matthew 11:27	ἀποκαλύψαι	apokalupsai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to reveal	to uncover	to reveal
`G601-03`	Matthew 16:17	ἀπεκάλυψέν	apekalupsen	`V AOR ACT IND 3P SG`	revealed	he uncovered	he revealed
`G601-07`	Luke 2:35	ἀποκαλυφθῶσιν	apokaluphthosin	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P PL`	be revealed	they might be uncovered	they might be uncovered
`G601-02`	Luke 10:21	ἀπεκάλυψας	apekalupsas	`V AOR ACT IND 2P SG`	You revealed	you uncovered	you revealed
`G601-08`	Luke 10:22	ἀποκαλύψαι	apokalupsai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to reveal	to uncover	to reveal
`G601-06`	Luke 12:2	ἀποκαλυφθήσεται	apokaluphthesetai	`V FUT PASS IND 3P SG`	will be revealed	will be uncovered	will be revealed
`G601-11`	Luke 17:30	ἀποκαλύπτεται	apokaluptetai	`V PRS PASS IND 3P SG`	is revealed	is being uncovered	is being revealed
`G601-01`	John 12:38	ἀπεκαλύφθη	apekaluphthe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	has been revealed	was unveiled	was revealed
`G601-11`	Romans 1:17	ἀποκαλύπτεται	apokaluptetai	`V PRS PASS IND 3P SG`	is revealed	is being uncovered	is being revealed
`G601-11`	Romans 1:18	ἀποκαλύπτεται	apokaluptetai	`V PRS PASS IND 3P SG`	is revealed	is being uncovered	is being revealed
`G601-05`	Romans 8:18	ἀποκαλυφθῆναι	apokaluphthenai	`V AOR PASS INF`	to be revealed	to be uncovered	to be revealed
`G601-03`	1 Corinthians 2:10	ἀπεκάλυψεν	apekalupsen	`V AOR ACT IND 3P SG`	revealed	he uncovered	he revealed
`G601-11`	1 Corinthians 3:13	ἀποκαλύπτεται	apokaluptetai	`V PRS PASS IND 3P SG`	it is revealed	is being uncovered	is being revealed
`G601-04`	1 Corinthians 14:30	ἀποκαλυφθῇ	apokaluphthe	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG`	a revelation is made	may be uncovered	may be revealed
`G601-08`	Galatians 1:16	ἀποκαλύψαι	apokalupsai	`V AOR ACT INF`	to reveal	to uncover	to reveal
`G601-05`	Galatians 3:23	ἀποκαλυφθῆναι	apokaluphthenai	`V AOR PASS INF`	to be revealed	to be uncovered	to be revealed
`G601-01`	Ephesians 3:5	ἀπεκαλύφθη	apekaluphthe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	has been revealed	was unveiled	was revealed
`G601-09`	Philippians 3:15	ἀποκαλύψει	apokalupsei	`V FUT ACT IND 3P SG`	will reveal	to an unveiling	will reveal
`G601-04`	2 Thessalonians 2:3	ἀποκαλυφθῇ	apokaluphthe	`V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG`	is revealed	may be uncovered	may be revealed
`G601-05`	2 Thessalonians 2:6	ἀποκαλυφθῆναι	apokaluphthenai	`V AOR PASS INF`	he might be revealed	to be uncovered	to be revealed
`G601-06`	2 Thessalonians 2:8	ἀποκαλυφθήσεται	apokaluphthesetai	`V FUT PASS IND 3P SG`	will be revealed	will be uncovered	will be revealed
`G601-05`	1 Peter 1:5	ἀποκαλυφθῆναι	apokaluphthenai	`V AOR PASS INF`	to be revealed	to be uncovered	to be revealed
`G601-01`	1 Peter 1:12	ἀπεκαλύφθη	apekaluphthe	`V AOR PASS IND 3P SG`	it was revealed	was unveiled	was revealed
`G601-10`	1 Peter 5:1	ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι	apokaluptesthai	`V PRS PASS INF`	revealed	to be unveiled	revealed

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