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lat: Secret, secrecy, covertly

Original Word: לָאט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: la't
Pronunciation: laht
Phonetic Spelling: (lawt)
Definition: Secret, secrecy, covertly
Meaning: muffled, silently

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
softly

From la'at (or perhaps for active participle of luwt); properly, muffled, i.e. Silently -- softly.

see HEBREW la'at

see HEBREW luwt

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from a preposition prefix and at, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
לָאט Judges 4:21, etc., see לוּט.

לָּט, לָאט noun [masculine] secrecy, mystery; — absolute לָט 1 Samuel 18:22 2t., לָאט Judges 4:21; plural suffix לָטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:22 2t.; לַהֲטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:11; — always with ׃בְּ

1 בַּלָּט = secretly 1 Samuel 18:22; 1 Samuel 24:5; Ruth 3:7; so בַּלָּאט Judges 4:21.

2 בְּלָטֵיהֶם with their mysteries = enchantments (i. e. of חַרְטֻמֵּי מִצְרַיִם) Exodus 7:22; Exodus 8:3; Exodus 8:14 = בְּלַהֲטֵיהֶם Exodus 7:11 (all P).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, but it is related to the concept of secrecy or silence.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for לָאט (lāʾaṭ) in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of acting silently or discreetly can be related to Greek terms that convey secrecy or quietness, such as σιωπάω (siōpaō • Strong's Greek 4623), meaning "to be silent" or "to keep silent," and κρυπτός (kryptos • Strong's Greek 2927), meaning "hidden" or "secret." These Greek terms capture similar nuances of silence and secrecy found in the Hebrew לָאט.

Usage: This word is used in contexts where actions are performed quietly or without drawing attention. It conveys a sense of secrecy or discretion.

Context: לָאט (lāʾaṭ) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions carried out in a subdued or secretive manner. The term is often associated with stealth or quietness, suggesting an intentional effort to avoid detection or attention. In the Berean Standard Bible, לָאט is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of discretion or the need to act without being noticed. This word highlights the contrast between overt actions and those done in silence, often implying a strategic or cautious approach.

For example, in 1 Samuel 18:22, the word is used to describe how Saul's servants were instructed to speak to David "secretly" to persuade him to become the king's son-in-law. The use of לָאט in this context underscores the need for careful and discreet communication to achieve a desired outcome without arousing suspicion.

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