Original Word: לַעַט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: laat
Pronunciation: lah-at
Phonetic Spelling: (law-at')
Definition: Secret, mystery, hidden
Meaning: to muffle

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.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to cover
NASB Translation
covered (1).

לָאַט verb cover, only

Qal Perfect3masculine singular אֶתמָּֿנָיו ׳וְהַמֶּלֶךְ ל 2 Samuel 19:5, read perhaps לָאט, from לוּט We Dr Bu.

cover

A primitive root; to muffle -- cover.

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