Lexicon raz: Secret, mystery Original Word: רָז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance secret (Aramaic) from an unused root probably meaning to attenuate, i.e. (figuratively) hide; a mystery -- secret. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a secret NASB Translation mysteries (3), mystery (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָז noun masculineDaniel 2:18 secret (ᵑ7 id., Syriac  ,  ,  ; Persian loan-word; = Pahlavi r¹z, New Persian r¹z AndrM 83 *); — absolute ׳ר Daniel 4:6, emphatic רָזָא Daniel 2:18,19,27,30,47; plural absolute רָזִין Daniel 2:28; Daniel 2:47, emphatic רָזַיָּא Daniel 2:29. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew רָזַז (razaz), which means "to attenuate" or "to hide."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2927 (κρυπτός, kryptos): This Greek term means "hidden" or "secret" and is used in the New Testament to describe things that are concealed or not visible to the human eye. It aligns with the concept of "raz" as something that is hidden or mysterious. Usage: The word "raz" is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Daniel, to describe divine mysteries or secrets revealed through visions or dreams. It emphasizes the hidden nature of God's plans or revelations that require interpretation. Context: The term רָז (raz) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel, a text that contains significant apocalyptic and prophetic material. In Daniel 2:18-19, 27-30, 47, the word is used to describe the "mystery" of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, which none of the wise men of Babylon could interpret. Daniel, however, through divine revelation, is able to disclose the mystery, attributing the understanding to God who "reveals mysteries" (Daniel 2:28, BSB). This highlights the biblical theme that true wisdom and understanding of hidden things come from God alone. The use of "raz" underscores the concept of divine sovereignty and the unfolding of God's purposes in history, which are often beyond human comprehension until God chooses to reveal them. Forms and Transliterations רָ֖ז רָזִ֑ין רָזִ֔ין רָזַיָּ֛א רָזָ֖ה רָזָ֣ה רָזָ֥א רָזָ֥ה רָזָה֙ רז רזא רזה רזיא רזין rā·zā rā·zāh rā·zay·yā rā·zîn raz rāz raZa rāzā raZah rāzāh razaiYa rāzayyā raZin rāzînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:18 HEB: שְׁמַיָּ֔א עַל־ רָזָ֖ה דְּנָ֑ה דִּ֣י NAS: this mystery, so KJV: this secret; that Daniel INT: of heaven concerning mystery this so Daniel 2:19 Daniel 2:27 Daniel 2:28 Daniel 2:29 Daniel 2:30 Daniel 2:47 Daniel 2:47 Daniel 4:9 9 Occurrences |
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