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HebrewH5956

עָלַם

âlam

Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)

The word "עָלַם" (âlam) primarily means to hide or conceal something, either physically or figuratively. It can refer to covering something from view, keeping it secret, or disguising oneself. This concept is applied in contexts involving secrecy, blindness, or deception.

to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)

The Hebrew word âlam means "to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including any ways, blind, dissembler, hide.

Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer

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

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