Strong's Lexicon apokruphos: Hidden, concealed Original Word: ἀπόκρυφος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀποκρύπτω (apokryptō), meaning "to hide away" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apokruphos," the concept of hidden or secret things can be found in words like סָתַר (sathar, Strong's H5641), which means "to hide" or "to conceal." Usage: The term "apokruphos" is used to describe something that is hidden or kept secret. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to wisdom or knowledge that is not immediately apparent or is reserved for those who are spiritually mature. It implies a depth of understanding that is not accessible to everyone but is revealed to those who seek it earnestly. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, mystery religions and philosophical schools often spoke of hidden knowledge or esoteric wisdom available only to initiates. In contrast, the New Testament presents the hidden wisdom of God as something revealed through Christ and accessible to all believers through the Holy Spirit. This concept challenges the exclusivity of contemporary mystery cults by emphasizing the universality of the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apokruptó Definition hidden NASB Translation hidden (1), secret (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 614: ἀπόκρυφοςἀπόκρυφος, ἀπόκρυφον (ἀποκρύπτω), hidden, secreted: Mark 4:22; Luke 8:17. stored up: Colossians 2:3. (Daniel 11:43 (Theod.); Isaiah 45:3; 1 Macc. 1:23; Xenophon, Euripides; (cf. Lightfoot on the word, Colossians, the passage cited and Ignatius i. 351f).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hidden, kept secret. From apokrupto; secret; by implication, treasured -- hid, kept secret. see GREEK apokrupto Forms and Transliterations απόκρυφα αποκρυφοι απόκρυφοι ἀπόκρυφοι αποκρύφοις αποκρυφον απόκρυφον ἀπόκρυφον αποκρύφους αποκρύφω apokruphoi apokruphon apokryphoi apókryphoi apokryphon apókryphonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 4:22 Adj-NNSGRK: οὐδὲ ἐγένετο ἀπόκρυφον ἀλλ' ἵνα NAS: has [anything] been secret, but that it would come KJV: was any thing kept secret, but INT: nor has taken place a secret thing but that Luke 8:17 Adj-NNS Colossians 2:3 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 614 |
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