The meaning of “λανθάνω”
Understanding lanthánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses be hid, be ignorant of, unaware...
λανθάνω
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses be hid, be ignorant of, unawares. - to lie hid (literally or figuratively) - often used adverbially, unwittingly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:24 | “And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.” Word: λανθάνω (lanthánō) | |
| Luke 8:47 | “And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.” Word: λανθάνω (lanthánō) | |
| Acts 26:26 | “For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.” Word: λανθάνω (lanthánō) | |
| Hebrews 13:2 | “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Word: λανθάνω (lanthánō) | |
| 2 Peter 3:8 | “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” Word: λανθάνω (lanthánō) |