The meaning of “λάθρα”
Understanding láthra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from λανθάνω privily, secretly. - privately
λάθρα
adverb from λανθάνω privily, secretly. - privately
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:19 | “Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.” Word: λάθρα (láthra) | |
| Matthew 2:7 | “Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.” Word: λάθρα (láthra) | |
| John 11:28 | “And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.” Word: λάθρα (láthra) | |
| Acts 16:37 | “But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.” Word: λάθρα (láthra) |