Everyday object in Scripture
Veil in Scripture
Face/head covering used in modesty, marriage, temple, or symbolic contexts.
Basic meaning
Face/head covering used in modesty, marriage, temple, or symbolic contexts.
Veil is used in Scripture in ordinary-life, narrative, worship, teaching, legal, or symbolic contexts according to the listed references.
Local Strong’s evidence
The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this item.
| Reference | KJV wording | Strong’s | Matched wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:65 | a vail | H6809 | vail |
| 2 Corinthians 3:14 | vail | G2571 | vail |
| Exodus 26:31 | a vail | H6532 | vail |
| Matthew 27:51 | the veil | G2665 | Veil |
Expanded Strong’s occurrence references
Occurrence precision: context-sensitive lexical range. The references are useful, but the wording should be read in context because related English terms are included.
This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.
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Verse references
These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.