Strong's Lexicon lathra: Secretly, in secret, privately Original Word: λάθρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "λανθάνω" (lanthanō), meaning "to escape notice" or "to be hidden." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of secrecy or hiddenness in the Hebrew Bible can be related to words like סָתַר (sathar, Strong's H5641), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal." Usage: The adverb "lathra" is used in the New Testament to denote actions done in secret or hidden from public view. It conveys the idea of doing something without being seen or noticed, often implying a sense of stealth or concealment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, secrecy could be associated with both positive and negative connotations. On one hand, it could imply discretion and wisdom, especially in matters requiring privacy. On the other hand, it could suggest deceit or underhandedness. In the context of the New Testament, "lathra" often highlights the contrast between human actions and divine omniscience, emphasizing that nothing is hidden from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lanthanó Definition secretly NASB Translation secretly (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2977: λάθρᾳλάθρᾳ (so R G T Tr) (in Homer λάθρῃ, from λανθάνω, λαθεῖν), and L (WH K C (see the latter's Praef., p. 12: and under the word εἰκῇ)) λάθρᾳ (from λαθρος, λάθρᾳ, λαθρον, cf. Passow (especially Liddell and Scott), under the word; Winers Grammar, 47; Buttmann, 69 (61)), adverb secretly: Matthew 1:19; Matthew 2:7; John 11:28; Acts 16:37. (From Homer down; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance privily, secretly. Adverb from lanthano; privately -- privily, secretly. see GREEK lanthano Forms and Transliterations λαθρα λάθρα λάθρᾳ λαθραίως λάθριος lathra láthrāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:19 AdvGRK: δειγματίσαι ἐβουλήθη λάθρᾳ ἀπολῦσαι αὐτήν NAS: to send her away secretly. KJV: her away privily. INT: to expose publicly purposed secretly to send away her Matthew 2:7 Adv John 11:28 Adv Acts 16:37 Adv |
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