καλύπτω

[in LXX almost always for כָּסָה pi. ;]

in cl. rare in prose,

to cover: with accusative of person(s), Luk.23:30; with accusative of thing(s) and dative, Luk.8:16; pass. Mat.8:24; metaphorically, to veil, conceal: pf. ptcp. pass. Mat.10:26, 2Co.4:3; of the forgiveness of sins (cf. Psa.32:5 85:2; DB, ii, 56b): 1Pe.4:8, Jas.5:20; (seel. for καιομένη, WH, mg. Luk.24:32).†

(AS)

to cover; to veil; conceal