** στέγω
(cf. Lat. tego), [in LXX: Si 8:17 *;]
1. prop., to cover closely, to protect by covering, esp. to keep water in or out (Soph., Plat., al.).
2. to cover, keep secret, conceal (Si, l.c., Polyb., al.): I Co 13:7, R, mg.
3. By covering to ward of, bear up under, endure (for exx., v., Lft., Notes, 40; M, Th., 36): I Co 9:1213:7, I Th 3:1, 5.†