3813. laat

Lexicon

laat: Secret, mystery, hidden

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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cover

A primitive root; to muffle -- cover.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs

לָאַט verb cover, only

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

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance that correspond to the specific Hebrew concept of לָאַט (la'at) as "to muffle." However, Greek terms related to covering or concealing, such as καλύπτω (kalýptō • Strong's Greek 2572, meaning "to cover, to hide"), may capture similar thematic elements in the context of the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The verb לָאַט (la'at) is used in the context of muffling or covering, often implying a sense of secrecy or concealment. It is a rare term in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in contexts that suggest a quiet or hidden action.

Context: The Hebrew verb לָאַט (la'at) is a primitive root that conveys the action of muffling or covering. This term is not frequently encountered in the Hebrew Scriptures, which suggests its specialized use in particular contexts. The concept of muffling or covering can imply a range of actions from physical covering to metaphorical concealment, often associated with secrecy or quietness.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in a manner that reflects its core meaning of covering or muffling. The usage of לָאַט (la'at) can be seen in contexts where there is an emphasis on quietness or secrecy, aligning with the broader biblical themes of hiddenness or protection.

The verb's rarity in the biblical text highlights its specific application, often in poetic or narrative passages where the imagery of covering or muffling enhances the thematic elements of the text. The action of muffling can be associated with a protective covering, a quieting of sound, or a concealment from view, each of which carries significant theological and literary implications.

Forms and Transliterations

לָאַ֣ט לאט lā’aṭ lā·’aṭ laAt

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 19:4
HEB: וְהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ לָאַ֣ט אֶת־ פָּנָ֔יו
NAS: The king covered his face and cried
KJV: But the king covered his face,
INT: the king covered his face and cried

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3813
1 Occurrence

lā·’aṭ — 1 Occ.