Original Word: מִסְתָּר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mictar
Pronunciation: mis-tawr'
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-tawr')
Definition: Secret place, hiding place, shelter
Meaning: a concealer, a covert

secretly, place

From cathar; properly, a concealer, i.e. A covert -- secret(-ly, place).

see HEBREW cathar

Word Origin
from sathar
Definition
a secret place, hiding place
NASB Translation
concealment (1), hiding place (1), hiding places (4), secret (2), secret places (2).

מִסְתָּר noun [masculine] secret place, hiding place; — absolute ׳מ Psalm 10:9; Habakkuk 3:14; usually plural מִסְתָּרִים Jeremiah 13:17 6t.; suffix מִסְתָּרָיו Jeremiah 49:10; —

1 secret place(s), concealed from view, Jeremiah 13:17; where treasures are stored Isaiah 45:3.

2 hiding-place(s):

a. for protection Jeremiah 23:24; Jeremiah 49:10.

b. for perpetration of crime, especially murder: Psalm 10:8 ("" מַאֲרָב), simile of lion Psalm 10:9, Psalm 17:12, compare Habakkuk 3:14; Psalm 64:5; of ׳י lying in wait Lamentations 3:10 (as a lion).

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָתַר (satar), which means "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G517 (ἀπόκρυφος, apokryphos): Meaning "hidden" or "concealed," often used in the context of secret or hidden wisdom.
• G2927 (κρυπτός, kryptos): Refers to something hidden or secret, used in the New Testament to describe hidden things or the secret intentions of the heart.
• G2977 (λάθρα, lathra): Meaning "secretly" or "in secret," used to describe actions done in concealment or without public knowledge.

These Greek terms share thematic connections with מִסְתָּר (mistar) in their emphasis on hiddenness and secrecy, reflecting similar concepts of concealment and protection found in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe places of concealment or hiding, often in the context of seeking refuge or protection. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical hiding places.

Context: • The term מִסְתָּר (mistar) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often associated with the idea of divine protection or the hidden nature of God's presence. For instance, in the Psalms, it is used to describe God as a refuge or hiding place for the faithful. The concept of a "covert" or "concealer" is significant in understanding the relationship between God and His people, where God provides a place of safety and security amidst adversity.
• In the prophetic literature, מִסְתָּר (mistar) can also denote the hidden plans or purposes of God, which are not immediately apparent to human understanding. This usage underscores the mystery and sovereignty of God in His dealings with humanity.
• The term is also employed in narratives where individuals seek physical concealment from danger, illustrating the human instinct for self-preservation and the need for divine intervention.

בְּמִסְתָּרִ֥ים בְּמִסְתָּרִֽים׃ בַּֽ֭מִּסְתָּרִים בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר ׀ בַּמִּסְתָּֽר׃ בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֛ים בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֣ים במסתר במסתר׃ במסתרים במסתרים׃ מִסְתָּרִ֑ים מִסְתָּרָ֔יו מסתריו מסתרים bam·mis·tā·rîm bam·mis·tār bammisTar bammistār Bammistarim bammistārîm bə·mis·tā·rîm bemistaRim bəmistārîm mis·tā·rāw mis·tā·rîm mistaRav mistārāw mistaRim mistārîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts