κρυφῇ
kruphē
in secret
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κρυφῇ (kruphē) means "in secret." This word is part of the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, indicating that it relates to how we think about or perceive information. It is used only once in the Bible, suggesting that its meaning is specific and context-dependent. The fact that κρυφῇ is used in a singular instance implies that it carries a particular weight or significance in that specific passage. Without more context, it is difficult to fully understand its range of usage, but its meaning is clear: it refers to something that is hidden or concealed from view or knowledge. In this sense, κρυφῇ can be seen as a word that highlights the importance of secrecy or concealment in a particular situation. Its use in the Bible may suggest that there are times when information or actions should be kept hidden, and that this secrecy is significant for understanding the context or message being conveyed.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text