Dictionary entry

G02928

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

κρύπτω

I. "to hide, cover, cloak", Hom., attic:—Mid., κάρα κρυψάμενος "having cloaked his" head, Soph., etc.:—Pass. "to hide oneself, lie hidden", of setting stars, Hes., Eur.

2. "to cover in the earth, bury", Hes., Hdt., attic

3. "to hide, conceal, keep secret", Od., Soph.: —Pass., perf. part. κεκρυμμένος "secret", Od., Soph.

4. c. dupl. acc. "to conceal" something from one, μή με κρύψηις τοῦτο Aesch., etc.

II. intr. (sub. ἑαυτόν) "to hide oneself, lie hidden", Soph.