λάθρᾳ
láthra
secretly
In a concealed or hidden manner; not openly, in secret, privately. λάθρα is used as an adverb to indicate that an action is performed without public knowledge, attention, or observation. Its semantic range includes acting covertly, in a manner intending to avoid discovery, or in secrecy, whether for benign, neutral, or questionable purposes.
Matthew 1:19 · Word #14
Lexicon G2977
| Lemma | λάθρα |
| Transliteration | láthra |
| Strong's | G2977 |
| Definition | In a concealed or hidden manner; not openly, in secret, privately. λάθρα is used as an adverb to indicate that an action is performed without public knowledge, attention, or observation. Its semantic range includes acting covertly, in a manner intending to avoid discovery, or in secrecy, whether for benign, neutral, or questionable purposes. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | secretly |
| Literal | secretly-privily |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λάθρᾳ |
| Strong's | G2977 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2977-01
secretly
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (indeclinable); denotes manner of action—performed in a concealed or unnoticed way. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Secretly" directly reflects the adverbial form indicating action performed in hiddenness or without public notice, preserving the root sense of escaping observation from λανθ-. As an adverb, it modifies manner, not substance. |
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