UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Related lemmas: σκιάζω · σκιά

Sense 1: to cast a shadow upon

Semantic entry: 14.62

Semantic domains: Physical Events and States

Subdomains: Darkness

Definition: to cause a shadow by interposing something between an object and a source of light

Notes: It is possible in OET HEB 9:5 to regard the action of the cherubim as being one of protection, but it is also possible to regard this as an expression of overshadowing in view of the position of the cherubim whose wings covered the top of the Covenant Box.

Show passage in OET: HEB 9:5

OET-RV HEB 9:5

5 On the top of the box were the cherubs OF GLORY with their wings stretched out over the mercy seat which we won’t talk about right now.

OET-LV HEB 9:5

5 And above it, Cherubims of _glory overshadowing the mercy _seat, concerning which not it _is now to _be _speaking in part.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

κατασκιάζω

Form 1

Sense 1: to cast a shadow upon