The meaning of “לָט”
Understanding lâṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a form of לָאט or else participle from לוּט enchantment, privily, secretly, softly. - properly, covered, i.e. secret - b...
לָט
a form of לָאט or else participle from לוּט enchantment, privily, secretly, softly. - properly, covered, i.e. secret - by implication, incantation - also secrecy or (adverb) covertly 1) secrecy, mystery, enchantment 1a) secrecy, secretly 1b) mystery, enchantment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 8:7 | “And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.” Word: לָט (lâṭ) | |
| Ruth 3:7 | “And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.” Word: לָט (lâṭ) | |
| 1 Samuel 24:4 | “And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.” Word: לָט (lâṭ) |