στέγω
(cf. Lat. tego), [in LXX: Sir.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 (Sir, l.with, Polyb., al.): 1Co.13:7, R, mg.
__3. By covering to ward of, bear up under, endure (for exx., see, Lft., Notes, 40; M, Th., 36): 1Co.9:12 13:7, 1Th.3:1 3:5.†
(AS)