λανθάνω

lanthanōVerbG2990

be hidden

From: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses;

Short Definition

to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

Full Lexicon Entry

to escape notice, be hidden (from): as in common cl. idiom, before ptcp., ἔλαθον ξενίσαντες, entertained unawares.
LXX Usage: for עָלַם ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
2
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 3:5
  • 2 Peter 3:8
  • Acts 26:26
  • Hebrews 13:2
  • Luke 8:47

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