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λανθάνω G2990
G2990 is the Greek word λανθάνω, transliterated lanthánō. The King James Version most often renders it was.
What it means
to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly.
Where it comes from
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be hid, be ignorant of, unawares.
Verses using λανθάνω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 8:47 · KJV
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
Acts 26:26 · KJV
For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
2 Peter 3:5 · KJV
For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
2 Peter 3:8 · KJV
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2990 mean?
G2990 is the Greek word λανθάνω (lanthánō), meaning to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly.
How is G2990 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it was (1 time), hid (1 time), hidden (1 time), ignorant of (1 time), be (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2990 appear in the Bible?
λανθάνω (lanthánō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2990 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses.
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