2926. krupté
Lexicon
krupté: Hidden place, secret chamber

Original Word: κρυπτή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: krupté
Pronunciation: kroop-TAY
Phonetic Spelling: (kroop-tay')
Definition: Hidden place, secret chamber
Meaning: a cellar, vault, hidden place, crypt.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a dark and hidden place, a cellar

Feminine of kruptos; a hidden place, i.e. Cellar ("crypt") -- secret.

see GREEK kruptos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
fem. from kruptos
Definition
a crypt
NASB Translation
cellar (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2926: κρύπτη

κρύπτη (so Relz G L T Tr K C) (but some prefer to write it κρύπτη (so WH, Meyer, Bleek, etc., Chandler § 183; cf. Tdf. on Luke as below)), κρυπτης, , a crypt, covered way, vault, cellar: εἰς κρύπτην, Luke 11:33 (Athen. 5 (4), 205 a. equivalent to κρυπτός περίπατος, p. 206; (Josephus, b. j. 5, 7, 4 at the end; Strabo 17, 1, 37); Sueton. Calig. 58; Juvenal 5, 106; Vitruv. 6, 8 (5); others). Cf. Meyer at the passage cited; Winer's Grammar, 238 (223).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 5643: סֵתֶר (seter) – meaning "secret" or "hiding place."
Strong's Hebrew 4565: מִסְתָּר (mistar) – meaning "secret place" or "hiding place."

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of hiddenness or secrecy, often used in the Old Testament to describe places of refuge or the hidden aspects of God's protection and knowledge.

Usage: The word κρυπτή is used in the New Testament to denote a secret or hidden place, often in a metaphorical sense to describe the hidden aspects of human nature or the private inner life.

Context: The Greek term κρυπτή appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of secrecy or hiddenness. It is used to describe places or aspects that are not visible or are concealed from public view. In the context of biblical teachings, κρυπτή often refers to the inner life of a person, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and authenticity in one's faith and actions.

In Matthew 6:6, Jesus instructs His followers: "But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Here, κρυπτή is translated as "inner room," highlighting the private and personal nature of prayer, away from the eyes of others, focusing on a genuine relationship with God.

The concept of κρυπτή also extends to the idea of God knowing the hidden thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Luke 12:2-3, Jesus warns, "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs." This passage underscores the eventual revelation of all hidden things, emphasizing accountability and the omniscience of God.

The use of κρυπτή in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and the eventual unveiling of all that is hidden, encouraging believers to live transparently before God.

Forms and Transliterations
κρυπτην κρύπτην krupten kruptēn krypten kryptēn krýpten krýptēn
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 11:33 N-AFS
GRK: ἅψας εἰς κρύπτην τίθησιν οὐδὲ
NAS: puts it away in a cellar nor
KJV: [it] in a secret place, neither
INT: having lit in secret sets it nor

Strong's Greek 2926
1 Occurrence


κρύπτην — 1 Occ.















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