λάθρᾳ
lathra
secretly
adverb from λανθάνω; privately:--privily, secretly.
Matthew 2:7 · Word #3
Lexicon G2977
| Lemma | λάθρα |
| Transliteration | láthra |
| Strong's | G2977 |
| In-context | secretly |
| Literal | secretly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λάθρᾳ |
| Strong's | G2977 |
SIBI-P1 G2977-01
in hiddenness
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial form (Gr,D) derived from a dative singular form, functioning as an adverb of manner. It is indeclinable in usage and modifies verbs to describe action done privately or without being noticed. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb λάθρᾳ derives from the root λανθάνω (“to escape notice, be hidden”) and literally reflects action done in a state of concealment. Rendering it as “in hiddenness” preserves its root sense of escaping notice while reflecting its dative adverbial form, indicating manner. |
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Word Usage (4 occurrences of G2977)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:19 | λάθρᾳ | lathra | secretly |
| Matthew 2:7 | λάθρᾳ | lathra | secretly |
| John 11:28 | λάθρᾳ | lathra | secretly |