The meaning of “עָלַם”
Understanding ʻâlam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing). - to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figur...
עָלַם
[idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing). - to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively) 1) to conceal, hide, be hidden, be concealed, be secret 1a) (Qal) secret (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be concealed 1b2) concealed, dissembler (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1d) (Hithpael) to hide oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 5:3 | “Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty.” Word: עָלַם (ʻâlam) | |
| 1 Samuel 12:3 | “Behold, here I am: witness against me before the Lord, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.” Word: עָלַם (ʻâlam) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:2 | “And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.” Word: עָלַם (ʻâlam) | |
| Proverbs 28:27 | “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.” Word: עָלַם (ʻâlam) | |
| Lamentations 3:56 | “Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.” Word: עָלַם (ʻâlam) |
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