Strong's Lexicon kruphe: Secret, hidden Original Word: κρυφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κρύπτω (krupto), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of secrecy is סֵתֶר (seter), Strong's Hebrew 5643, which means "secret" or "hiding place." Usage: The term "kruphe" refers to something that is concealed or hidden from view. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe actions, thoughts, or motives that are not visible or known to others but are known to God. It emphasizes the idea of secrecy and the hidden nature of certain aspects of human behavior or divine mysteries. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of secrecy was significant in various contexts, including religious practices, philosophical teachings, and social interactions. Mystery religions, for example, often involved secret rites and knowledge accessible only to initiates. In Jewish thought, the hidden things of God were acknowledged, with an understanding that God alone knows the secrets of the heart. This cultural backdrop informs the New Testament usage of "kruphe," highlighting the contrast between human concealment and divine omniscience. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2931: κρυφῇκρυφῇ (L WH κρυφῇ; cf. εἰκῇ, at the beginning), adverb, (κρύπτω), secretly, in secret: Ephesians 5:12. (Pindar, Sophocles, Xenophon; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance in secret. Adverb from krupto; privately -- in secret. see GREEK krupto Forms and Transliterations κρυφη κρυφή κρυφῇ κρύφια κρύφιε κρυφίος κρυφίων kruphe kruphē kryphe kryphē kryphêi kryphē̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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