Greek Word Study
G2977
λάθρα
láthra
G2977 · Greek
Secretly, privately, in hidden ways. Lathra. Joseph, being a just man, resolved to divorce Mary lathra, to shield her from public shame. Not all that is done quietly is done wrongly. Discern the motive behind the hiddenness.
Verses with this word
Matthew 1:19
“Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away pri...”
Matthew 2:7
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
John 11:28
“And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth...”
Acts 16:37
“But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do ...”