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κρύπτω G2928
G2928 is the Greek word κρύπτω, transliterated krýptō. The King James Version most often renders it hid.
What it means
to conceal (properly, by covering).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly).
Verses using κρύπτω
All 14 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:35 · KJV
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
Matthew 13:44 · KJV
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 25:25 · KJV
And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Luke 18:34 · KJV
And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
Luke 19:42 · KJV
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
John 8:59 · KJV
Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
John 12:36 · KJV
While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
John 19:38 · KJV
And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
Colossians 3:3 · KJV
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
1 Timothy 5:25 · KJV
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
Hebrews 11:23 · KJV
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.
Revelation 2:17 · KJV
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Revelation 6:15 · KJV
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Revelation 6:16 · KJV
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2928 mean?
G2928 is the Greek word κρύπτω (krýptō), meaning to conceal (properly, by covering).
How is G2928 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hid (8 times), kept secret (1 time), hideth (1 time), hid himself (1 time), hide himself (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2928 appear in the Bible?
κρύπτω (krýptō) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2928 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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