The term "secreted" refers to something that is hidden or concealed. In the context of the Bible, the concept of secrecy often relates to the hidden things of God, the mysteries of His kingdom, and the concealed sins of humanity. The Bible frequently addresses the theme of secrecy, both in terms of divine mysteries and human actions.

Divine Mysteries

The Bible speaks of the secret things that belong to God, emphasizing His omniscience and the limitations of human understanding. Deuteronomy 29:29 states, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law." This verse highlights the distinction between God's hidden purposes and the revelation given to humanity through His Word.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul often refers to the "mystery" of the Gospel, which was once hidden but has now been revealed through Christ. In Ephesians 3:9, Paul writes about his mission "to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things." The Gospel, once secreted in the divine plan, is now made known to all nations.

Human Actions and Sin

The Bible also addresses the secrecy of human actions, particularly in the context of sin. Proverbs 28:13 warns, "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy." This verse underscores the futility of attempting to hide sin from God, who sees all things.

Jesus Himself spoke about the futility of secrecy in human actions. In Luke 12:2-3, He declared, "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs." This teaching serves as a reminder that all hidden things will eventually be brought to light.

Secrecy in Prayer and Giving

While secrecy in sin is condemned, the Bible also speaks positively of secrecy in certain righteous acts. Jesus taught about the value of secret prayer and giving. In Matthew 6:6, He instructs, "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Similarly, in Matthew 6:3-4, He advises, "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

These teachings emphasize the importance of sincerity and humility in worship and charity, contrasting with the hypocritical display of righteousness for human approval.

Conclusion

The concept of "secreted" in the Bible encompasses both the hidden mysteries of God and the concealed actions of humans. While divine secrets are part of God's sovereign plan, human secrecy, particularly in sin, is ultimately futile before an all-knowing God. Conversely, secrecy in righteous acts like prayer and giving is commended, highlighting the value of genuine devotion and humility.(imp. & p. p.) of Secrete.4301. matmon -- hidden treasure, treasure
... Or matmon {mat-mone'}; or matmun {mat-moon'}; from taman; a secret storehouse; hence,
a secreted valuable (buried); generally money -- hidden riches, (hid ...
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6846. Tsephanyah -- "Yah has treasured," four Israelites
... Zephaniah. Or Tsphanyahuw {tsef-an-yaw'-hoo}; from tsaphan and Yahh; Jah has secreted;
Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites -- Zephaniah. see HEBREW tsaphan. ...
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Carried Captive into Babylon
... With mourning and sadness they secreted the ark in a cave, where it was to be hidden
from the people of Israel and Judah because of their sins, and was to be ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 37 carried captive into.htm

The Invasion of Greece and the Battle of Marathon.
... Labda the cripple."Prediction in respect to her progeny."Conspiracy to destroy Labda's
child."Its failure."The child secreted."Fulfillment of the ...
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The Stowaway
... the same result. He did not know a sailor on board, and his father alone
had secreted and given him the food which he ate. At last ...
/.../shaw/touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/the stowaway.htm

The Progress of the Gospel from the Death of Christ to the Death ...
... An inheritance, when turned into money, could not be easily sequestered; and those
who were in want could obtain assistance out of the secreted treasure. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/chapter iv the progress of.htm

As in a Race Saw I the Disputers, the Children of Strife, [Trying] ...
... 3. Satan saw that the Truth strangled him, and united himself to the tares, and
secreted his frauds, and spread his snares for the faith, and cast upon the ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn vii as in a.htm

Gregory Further Shows that the Only-Begotten Being Begotten not ...
... and being at once begetter and begotten." Ought we to give his words the name of
argument, or to call them rather a swelling of humours secreted by some ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 7 gregory further shows.htm

Athanasius, Intimidated by the Emperor's Threats, Returns to Rome ...
... and had also received the letter of the then deceased Eusebius, he invited the
persecuted Athanasius to come to him, having ascertained where he was secreted. ...
/.../chapter xvii athanasius intimidated by the.htm

The Bishops Flock Around Jovian, Each Attempting to Draw Him to ...
... by Julian. Moreover, the pagan temples were again shut up, and they secreted
themselves wherever they were able. The philosophers ...
/.../chapter xxiv the bishops flock around.htm

The Heresy of the Elchasaites a Derivative One.
... men are not faithful, nor are all women straightforward." Books containing these
(tenets), however, neither the wise men of the Egyptians secreted in shrines ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xii the heresy of the.htm

Anaxagoras; his Theory of Mind; Recognises an Efficient Cause; his ...
... that animals originally came into existence [87] in moisture, and after this one
from another; and that males are procreated when the seed secreted from the ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter vii anaxagoras his theory of.htm

Secreted (1 Occurrence)
...Secreted (1 Occurrence). Joshua 2:6 But she had taken them up to the roof, and secreted
them under the stalks of flax, which she had laid out on the roof. (DBY) ...
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Wax (32 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) A substance similar to beeswax, secreted by several species of
scale insects, as the Chinese wax. See Wax insect, below. ...
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Milk (66 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A white fluid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals for the
nourishment of their young, consisting of minute globules of fat suspended in a ...
/m/milk.htm - 34k

Vessel (118 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Any tube or canal in which the blood or other fluids are contained, secreted,
or circulated, as the arteries, veins, lymphatics, etc. ...
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Nectar (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A sweet liquid secreted by a flower; a sweet,
delicious drink; a sweetish secretion of blossoms from which bees make honey. ...
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Gall (17 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (1) Hebrews mererah, meaning "bitterness" (Job
16:13); ie, the bile secreted in the liver. This word is ...
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Treasurer (6 Occurrences)
... meaning and all in the King James Version translated "treasure." (1) Matmon, which
literally means "a secret storehouse" and so a secreted valuable, usually ...
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Treasure (66 Occurrences)
... meaning and all in the King James Version translated "treasure." (1) Matmon, which
literally means "a secret storehouse" and so a secreted valuable, usually ...
/t/treasure.htm - 36k

Treasury (25 Occurrences)
... meaning and all in the King James Version translated "treasure." (1) Matmon, which
literally means "a secret storehouse" and so a secreted valuable, usually ...
/t/treasury.htm - 27k

Tear (97 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A drop of the limpid, saline fluid secreted, normally in small amount, by
the lachrymal gland, and diffused between the eye and the eyelids to moisten ...
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