2927. kruptos

Lexicon

kruptos: Hidden, secret, concealed

Original Word: κρυπτός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: kruptos
Pronunciation: kroop-TOS
Phonetic Spelling: (kroop-tos')
Definition: Hidden, secret, concealed
Meaning: hidden, secret; as subst: the hidden (secret) things (parts), the inward nature (character).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hidden, inward, secret.

From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private -- hid(-den), inward(-ly), secret.

see GREEK krupto

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kruptó
Definition
hidden
NASB Translation
hidden (5), inwardly (1), secret (7), secrets (2), things hidden (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2927: κρυπτός

κρυπτός, κρύπτη, κρυπτόν (κρύπτω) (from Homer down), hidden, concealed, secret: Matthew 10:26; Mark 4:22; Luke 8:17; Luke 12:2 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 441 (410)); ὁ κρυπτός τῆς καρδίας ἄνθρωπος, the inner part of man, the soul, 1 Peter 3:4; neuter, ἐν τῷ κρύπτω, in secret, Matthew 6:4, 6, 18 Rec.; ἐν κρύπτω, privately, in secret, John 7:4, 10; John 18:20; ὁ ἐν κρύπτω Ἰουδαῖος, he who is a Jew inwardly, in soul and not in circumcision alone, Romans 2:29; τά κρυπτά τοῦ σκότους (the hidden things of darkness i. e.) things covered by darkness, 1 Corinthians 4:5; τά κρυπτά τῶν ἀνθρώπων, the things which men conceal, Romans 2:16; τά κρυπτά τῆς καρδίας, his secret thoughts, feelings, desires, 1 Corinthians 14:25; τά κρυπτά τῆς αἰσχύνης (see αἰσχύνη, 1), 2 Corinthians 4:2; εἰς κρυπτόν into a secret place, Luke 11:33 in some editions of Rec., but see κρύπτη.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5641 (סָתַר, sathar): To hide, conceal.
• Strong's Hebrew 5643 (סֵתֶר, sether): A secret place, hiding place.
• Strong's Hebrew 6845 (צָפַן, tsaphan): To hide, treasure up.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic field with κρυπτός, emphasizing the themes of concealment and hiddenness found throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term κρυπτός is used in the New Testament to describe things that are hidden or secret, often in a spiritual or moral context. It can refer to hidden motives, secret actions, or the inner, unseen aspects of a person.

Context: The Greek adjective κρυπτός appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the contrast between what is visible and what is hidden. It often highlights the distinction between outward appearances and inward realities, particularly in moral and spiritual contexts.

• Matthew 6:4, 6, 18: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses κρυπτός to teach about the importance of sincerity in religious practices. He instructs His followers to give, pray, and fast in secret, emphasizing that God, who sees what is hidden, will reward them openly. This underscores the value of genuine devotion over public display.

• Romans 2:16: Paul speaks of a day when God will judge the secrets (κρυπτά) of men through Jesus Christ. This passage highlights the divine omniscience and the ultimate accountability of every individual, as God is aware of all hidden thoughts and intentions.

• 1 Corinthians 4:5: Paul advises the Corinthians not to judge prematurely, as the Lord will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. This serves as a reminder of God's role as the ultimate judge who discerns beyond human perception.

• 1 Peter 3:4: Peter encourages women to focus on the "hidden person of the heart" with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. This reflects the biblical principle that true beauty and worth are found in one's inner character rather than external adornment.

The concept of κρυπτός in the New Testament often calls believers to introspection, urging them to cultivate integrity and authenticity in their relationship with God and others. It serves as a reminder that God values the unseen virtues of the heart and will ultimately reveal and reward them.

Forms and Transliterations

κρυπ΄τας κρυπτα κρυπτά κρυπτὰ κρυπταί κρυπτον κρυπτόν κρυπτὸν κρυπτος κρυπτός κρυπτὸς κρυπτω κρυπτώ κρυπτῷ κρυφαιω κρυφαίῳ kruphaio kruphaiō krupta krupto kruptō krupton kruptos kryphaio kryphaiō kryphaíoi kryphaíōi krypta kryptà krypto kryptō kryptôi kryptō̂i krypton kryptòn kryptos kryptòs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 6:4 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ καὶ ὁ
NAS: that your giving will be in secret; and your Father
KJV: may be in secret: and thy
INT: in secret and the

Matthew 6:4 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ ἀποδώσει σοι
NAS: who sees [what is done] in secret will reward
KJV: seeth in secret himself shall reward
INT: in secret will reward you

Matthew 6:6 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ καὶ ὁ
NAS: who is in secret, and your Father
KJV: which is in secret; and thy
INT: in secret and the

Matthew 6:6 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ ἀποδώσει σοι
NAS: sees [what is done] in secret will reward
KJV: seeth in secret shall reward thee
INT: in secret will reward you

Matthew 6:18 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυφαίῳ καὶ ὁ
KJV: which is in secret: and thy
INT: in secret and the

Matthew 6:18 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυφαίῳ ἀποδώσει σοι
KJV: seeth in secret, shall reward thee
INT: in secret will reward you

Matthew 10:26 Adj-NNS
GRK: ἀποκαλυφθήσεται καὶ κρυπτὸν ὃ οὐ
NAS: or hidden that will not be known.
KJV: be revealed; and hid, that shall
INT: will be revealed or hidden which not

Mark 4:22 Adj-NNS
GRK: γὰρ ἔστιν κρυπτὸν ἐὰν μὴ
NAS: For nothing is hidden, except
KJV: there is nothing hid, which shall
INT: indeed is hidden if not

Luke 8:17 Adj-NNS
GRK: γὰρ ἔστιν κρυπτὸν ὃ οὐ
NAS: For nothing is hidden that will not become
KJV: nothing is secret, that shall
INT: indeed is hidden which not

Luke 12:2 Adj-NNS
GRK: ἀποκαλυφθήσεται καὶ κρυπτὸν ὃ οὐ
NAS: up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
KJV: be revealed; neither hid, that shall
INT: will be revealed nor hidden which not

John 7:4 Adj-DNS
GRK: τι ἐν κρυπτῷ ποιεῖ καὶ
NAS: anything in secret when
KJV: any thing in secret, and he himself
INT: anything in secret does and

John 7:10 Adj-DNS
GRK: ὡς ἐν κρυπτῷ
NAS: but as if, in secret.
KJV: as it were in secret.
INT: as in secret

John 18:20 Adj-DNS
GRK: καὶ ἐν κρυπτῷ ἐλάλησα οὐδέν
NAS: and I spoke nothing in secret.
KJV: and in secret have I said nothing.
INT: and in secret I spoke nothing

Romans 2:16 Adj-ANP
GRK: θεὸς τὰ κρυπτὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων
NAS: will judge the secrets of men
KJV: God shall judge the secrets of men by
INT: God the secrets of men

Romans 2:29 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ Ἰουδαῖος καὶ
NAS: who is one inwardly; and circumcision
INT: in = inwardly a Jew [is one] and

1 Corinthians 4:5 Adj-ANP
GRK: φωτίσει τὰ κρυπτὰ τοῦ σκότους
NAS: bring to light the things hidden in the darkness
KJV: will bring to light the hidden things of darkness,
INT: will bring to light the hidden things of darkness

1 Corinthians 14:25 Adj-NNP
GRK: τὰ κρυπτὰ τῆς καρδίας
NAS: the secrets of his heart
KJV: thus are the secrets of his heart
INT: the secrets of the heart

2 Corinthians 4:2 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἀπειπάμεθα τὰ κρυπτὰ τῆς αἰσχύνης
NAS: but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame,
KJV: have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty,
INT: we renounced the hidden things of shame

1 Peter 3:4 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἀλλ' ὁ κρυπτὸς τῆς καρδίας
NAS: but [let it be] the hidden person
KJV: But [let it be] the hidden man
INT: but the hidden of the heart

Strong's Greek 2927
19 Occurrences

κρυφαίῳ — 2 Occ.
κρυπτὰ — 4 Occ.
κρυπτῷ — 8 Occ.
κρυπτὸν — 4 Occ.
κρυπτὸς — 1 Occ.