The term "concealeth" in the Bible often refers to the act of hiding or keeping something secret. This concept is explored in various contexts throughout Scripture, highlighting both the wisdom and folly associated with concealment.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 11:13 · "A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence." This verse contrasts the behavior of a gossip with that of a trustworthy individual. The act of concealing here is associated with integrity and reliability, suggesting that there is wisdom in knowing when to keep matters confidential.

2. Proverbs 12:23 · "A shrewd man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool proclaims his folly." This proverb emphasizes the prudence of discretion. Concealing knowledge is portrayed as an attribute of the wise, who understand the value of timing and context in sharing information.

3. Proverbs 17:9 · "Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends." Here, concealment is linked to forgiveness and the maintenance of relationships. The act of overlooking an offense can foster love and unity, whereas continually bringing up past wrongs can lead to division.

4. Proverbs 25:2 · "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out." This verse presents a divine perspective on concealment, suggesting that there is a majestic aspect to God's hidden mysteries. It also highlights the noble pursuit of understanding and discovery by those in authority.

5. Psalm 32:5 · "Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and You forgave the guilt of my sin." In this context, concealment is associated with sin and guilt. The psalmist acknowledges the futility of hiding sin from God and the liberation that comes from confession and forgiveness.

Theological Implications:

The act of concealing can be seen as both virtuous and detrimental, depending on the context. In matters of personal integrity and relationships, concealment can be a sign of wisdom and love. However, when it comes to sin and wrongdoing, concealment is often portrayed as a barrier to spiritual growth and reconciliation with God.

The Bible also presents God as one who conceals certain matters, inviting believers to seek understanding and wisdom. This divine concealment is not meant to frustrate but to encourage a deeper pursuit of knowledge and truth.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to exercise discernment in what they choose to conceal or reveal. In personal relationships, maintaining confidentiality and forgiving offenses can strengthen bonds. In spiritual matters, transparency with God and others about one's struggles and sins is crucial for healing and growth.

Ultimately, the concept of "concealeth" in Scripture calls for a balance between discretion and openness, guided by wisdom and love.

Be Thou Contented.
... Be thou contented! How it fareth with thee and others, Truly none from Him concealeth,
He ever from on high discovers Burden'd hearts, and for them feeleth. ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/be thou contented.htm

John ii. 23
... have indeed the name of faith, but are unstable, [615] and easily led away; wherefore
neither now doth Christ commit Himself to them, but concealeth from them ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxiv john ii 23.htm

Psalm CXL.
... heart; he is a troublesome enemy, he is secret, he is with difficulty avoided, who
beareth good things in his lips, while in his heart he concealeth evil things ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxl.htm

Whether a Man is Bound to Give Evidence?
... Now it is written (Prov.11:13): "He that walketh deceitfully revealeth secrets,
but he that is faithful concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a man is bound 4.htm

Whether a Man is Bound to Accuse?
... fidelity that one owes a friend; for it is written (Prov.11:13): "He that walketh
deceitfully, revealeth secrets; but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a man is bound 3.htm

The Prophecies
... Hide my words, and cover my law for my disciples. "I will then wait in patience
upon the Lord that hideth and concealeth Himself from the house of Jacob.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section xi the prophecies.htm

The First Christmas Carol
... Lo! what power, for where is power so great as when it concealeth power? What
power, that Godhead should unrobe itself and become man! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the first christmas carol.htm

John viii. 48, 49
... After this, again He fleeth as a man, and concealeth Himself, having laid before
them sufficient instruction: and having accomplished His work, He went forth ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lv john viii 48.htm

John vi. 28-30
... For, as I have said, He concealeth and veileth for a while high matters, and desireth
to prove that had He even said, "This is My will," they would have ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xlv john vi 28-30.htm

We Shall not be Curious in the Ranking of the Duties in which ...
... infirmities. But "love covereth all sins," concealeth them from all to whom
the knowledge of them doth not belong, Proverbs 10:12. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/chapter iv we shall not.htm

Concealeth (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Concealeth (7 Occurrences). Job 33:17 To turn aside
man 'from' doing, And pride from man He concealeth. (YLT). ...
/c/concealeth.htm - 8k

Conceals (8 Occurrences)
... Conceals (8 Occurrences). Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;
but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence. (See NAS RSV). ...
/c/conceals.htm - 8k

Vexation (36 Occurrences)
... body. (See JPS DBY). Proverbs 12:16 A fool's vexation is presently known;
But a prudent man concealeth shame. (See JPS ASV DBY RSV). ...
/v/vexation.htm - 18k

Talebearer (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY). Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is
of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. (KJV JPS NAS RSV). ...
/t/talebearer.htm - 8k

Tale-bearer (7 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Proverbs 11:13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But
he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. (ASV WBS). ...
/t/tale-bearer.htm - 8k

Talebearing (2 Occurrences)
... Talebearing (2 Occurrences). Proverbs 11:13 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth
secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. (DBY). ...
/t/talebearing.htm - 7k

Revealeth (9 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a
faithful spirit concealeth the matter. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/r/revealeth.htm - 8k

Reveals (14 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 11:13 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that
is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. (See NAS RSV). ...
/r/reveals.htm - 10k

Proclaims (6 Occurrences)
... The expanse shows his handiwork. (See RSV). Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth
knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. (See NAS). ...
/p/proclaims.htm - 8k

Proclaimeth (10 Occurrences)
... YLT). Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of
fools proclaimeth foolishness. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
/p/proclaimeth.htm - 9k

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