Strong's Lexicon mistar: Secret place, hiding place, shelter Original Word: מִסְתָּר Word Origin: Derived from the root סָתַר (satar), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2927: κρυπτός (kryptos) – meaning "hidden" or "secret." - Strong's Greek 4693: σκεπαστήριον (skepastērion) – meaning "covering" or "shelter." Usage: The Hebrew word "mistar" refers to a place of concealment or refuge. It is often used in the context of God's protection, where He provides a hidden or secret place for safety and security. This term emphasizes the divine shelter and the intimate relationship between God and His people, where He acts as a refuge in times of trouble. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a "secret place" or "hiding place" was significant for both physical and spiritual protection. The harsh desert environment and frequent conflicts made the idea of a secure refuge appealing. Spiritually, the Israelites understood God as their ultimate protector, who provided not just physical safety but also spiritual solace and guidance. The imagery of God as a refuge is prevalent throughout the Psalms and other poetic writings, reflecting a deep trust in His providence and care. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sathar Definition a secret place, hiding place NASB Translation concealment (1), hiding place (1), hiding places (4), secret (2), secret places (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִסְתָּר noun [masculine] secret place, hiding place; — absolute ׳מ Psalm 10:9; Habakkuk 3:14; usually plural מִסְתָּרִים Jeremiah 13:17 6t.; suffix מִסְתָּרָיו Jeremiah 49:10; — 1 secret place(s), concealed from view, Jeremiah 13:17; where treasures are stored Isaiah 45:3. 2 hiding-place(s): a. for protection Jeremiah 23:24; Jeremiah 49:10. b. for perpetration of crime, especially murder: Psalm 10:8 ("" מַאֲרָב), simile of lion Psalm 10:9, Psalm 17:12, compare Habakkuk 3:14; Psalm 64:5; of ׳י lying in wait Lamentations 3:10 (as a lion). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance secretly, place From cathar; properly, a concealer, i.e. A covert -- secret(-ly, place). see HEBREW cathar Forms and Transliterations בְּמִסְתָּרִ֥ים בְּמִסְתָּרִֽים׃ בַּֽ֭מִּסְתָּרִים בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר ׀ בַּמִּסְתָּֽר׃ בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֛ים בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֣ים במסתר במסתר׃ במסתרים במסתרים׃ מִסְתָּרִ֑ים מִסְתָּרָ֔יו מסתריו מסתרים bam·mis·tā·rîm bam·mis·tār bammisTar bammistār Bammistarim bammistārîm bə·mis·tā·rîm bemistaRim bəmistārîm mis·tā·rāw mis·tā·rîm mistaRav mistārāw mistaRim mistārîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 10:8 HEB: בְּמַאְרַ֬ב חֲצֵרִ֗ים בַּֽ֭מִּסְתָּרִים יַהֲרֹ֣ג נָקִ֑י NAS: of the villages; In the hiding places he kills KJV: of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder INT: the lurking of the villages the hiding kills the innocent Psalm 10:9 Psalm 17:12 Psalm 64:4 Isaiah 45:3 Jeremiah 13:17 Jeremiah 23:24 Jeremiah 49:10 Lamentations 3:10 Habakkuk 3:14 10 Occurrences |
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