G2977: λάθρα
láthra · “quietly”
Definition
privately
KJV translates it as: privily, secretly
Word origin: adverb from G2990 (λανθάνω);
Extended definition
adv., [in LXX chiefly for סֵתֶר ;]
secretly: Mat.1:19 2:7, Mrk.5:33 (WH, mg.), Jhn.11:28, Act.16:37.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2977 is translated
- secretly ×4
Bible verses with G2977 (láthra)
Láthra appears in 4 verses.
- Matthew 1:19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
- Matthew 2:7
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
- John 11:28
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
- Acts 16:37
But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.