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λάθρα G2977
G2977 is the Greek word λάθρα, transliterated láthra. The King James Version most often renders it privily.
What it means
privately.
Where it comes from
adverb from G2990 (λανθάνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: privily, secretly.
Verses using λάθρα
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:7 · KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
John 11:28 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2977 mean?
G2977 is the Greek word λάθρα (láthra), meaning privately.
How is G2977 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it privily (2 times), secretly (1 time).
How many times does G2977 appear in the Bible?
λάθρα (láthra) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2977 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G2990 (λανθάνω).
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