Strong's Lexicon lat: Secret, secrecy, covertly Original Word: לָאט Word Origin: Derived from a root that implies secrecy or concealment. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "lat," the concept of secrecy can be found in Greek words such as κρυπτός (kryptos - Strong's G2927), which also means hidden or secret. Usage: The Hebrew word "lat" primarily denotes actions or things done in secret or with a sense of concealment. It is often used to describe hidden or covert activities, emphasizing the aspect of secrecy or stealth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of secrecy was significant in various contexts, including warfare, diplomacy, and religious practices. Secrecy could be associated with both positive and negative connotations. For instance, it could refer to the protective secrecy of God’s plans or the deceitful secrecy of human actions. Understanding the cultural context of secrecy helps in interpreting the moral and ethical implications of actions described as "lat." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a preposition prefix and at, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs לָאט Judges 4:21, etc., see לוּט. לָּט, לָאט noun [masculine] secrecy, mystery; — absolute לָט 1 Samuel 18:22 2t., לָאט Judges 4:21; plural suffix לָטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:22 2t.; לַהֲטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:11; — always with ׃בְּ 1 בַּלָּט = secretly 1 Samuel 18:22; 1 Samuel 24:5; Ruth 3:7; so בַּלָּאט Judges 4:21. 2 בְּלָטֵיהֶם with their mysteries = enchantments (i. e. of חַרְטֻמֵּי מִצְרַיִם) Exodus 7:22; Exodus 8:3; Exodus 8:14 = בְּלַהֲטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:11 (all P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance softly From la'at (or perhaps for active participle of luwt); properly, muffled, i.e. Silently -- softly. see HEBREW la'at see HEBREW luwt Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance wat·tê·le — 1 Occ.wə·nil·’āh — 1 Occ. wə·nil·’ê·ṯî — 1 Occ. wə·nil·’ū — 1 Occ. lê·’āh — 28 Occ. lə·lê·’āh — 2 Occ. mil·lê·’āh — 1 Occ. ū·ḵə·lê·’āh — 1 Occ. ū·lə·lê·’āh — 1 Occ. wə·lê·’āh — 1 Occ. lā·’êl — 1 Occ. bal- — 1 Occ. lə·’ō·wm — 2 Occ. lə·’um·mîm — 18 Occ. mil·’ōm — 1 Occ. ū·lə·’ōm — 1 Occ. ū·lə·’ūm·mî — 1 Occ. ū·lə·’um·mîm — 8 Occ. ’um·mîm — 4 Occ. ū·lə·’um·mîm — 1 Occ. |
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