λανθάνω (lanthánō) — Be Hid

Greek word study: λανθάνω (lanthánō), Strong's G2990. to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

GreekStrong's G2990
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Greek word
λανθάνω (lanthánō)

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to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses;

KJV translation words: be hid, be ignorant of, unawares

Where this word appears

Strong's G2990 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Hiding ×1It is concealed from ×1she was hid ×1should be hidden from ×1to be hidden ×1unawares ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

λαθεῖν ×1λανθανέτω ×1λανθάνει ×1λανθάνειν ×1ἔλαθεν ×1ἔλαθόν ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Peter ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G227 ἀληθής (alēthḗs), G1585 ἐκλανθάνομαι (eklanthánomai), G1950 ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthánomai), G2977 λάθρα (láthra), G3024 λήθη (lḗthē).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does lanthánō (G2990) mean?

To lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly.

How is G2990 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2990 as: be hid, be ignorant of, unawares.

How often does λανθάνω (lanthánō) appear?

Strong's G2990 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:8.