Strong's Lexicon laat: Secret, mystery, hidden Original Word: לָאַט Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, but related to the concept of concealment or secrecy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts is μυστήριον (mystērion), Strong's Greek 3466, which also refers to mysteries or hidden truths, particularly those revealed in the gospel. Usage: The Hebrew word "laat" is used to convey the idea of something that is hidden or secret. It often refers to things that are not immediately apparent or are concealed from plain sight. In the context of the Bible, it can denote the hidden purposes or plans of God, mysteries that are beyond human understanding, or secret sins that are not confessed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of secrecy or hiddenness was significant. It was understood that God, in His omniscience, knew all things, including the hidden thoughts and intentions of the heart. The idea of something being hidden or secret could also relate to the wisdom literature, where the pursuit of understanding and uncovering hidden truths was a common theme. The notion of divine mysteries was prevalent, emphasizing that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human comprehension. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cover NASB Translation covered (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לָאַט verb cover, only Qal Perfect3masculine singular אֶתמָּֿנָיו ׳וְהַמֶּלֶךְ ל 2 Samuel 19:5, read perhaps לָאט, from לוּט We Dr Bu. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cover A primitive root; to muffle -- cover. Forms and Transliterations לָאַ֣ט לאט lā’aṭ lā·’aṭ laAtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 19:4 HEB: וְהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ לָאַ֣ט אֶת־ פָּנָ֔יו NAS: The king covered his face and cried KJV: But the king covered his face, INT: the king covered his face and cried |
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