Strong’s G3466

μυστήριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

mustérion

Pronunciation

moos-TAY-ree-on

Definition

Mystery

Meaning

a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.

Usage

In the New Testament, "mustérion" refers to a divine secret or truth that is hidden from human understanding but revealed by God through His Spirit. It often pertains to God's redemptive plan, which was once concealed but is now disclosed to believers. The term underscores the idea that certain aspects of God's will and purpose are beyond human comprehension until God chooses to reveal them.

Bible references

Matthew 13:11;Mark 4:11;Luke 8:10;Romans 11:25;Romans 16:25;1 Corinthians 2:1;1 Corinthians 2:7;1 Corinthians 4:1;1 Corinthians 13:2;1 Corinthians 14:2;1 Corinthians 15:51;Ephesians 1:9;Ephesians 3:3;Ephesians 3:4;Ephesians 3:9;Ephesians 5:32;Ephesians 6:19;Colossians 1:26;Colossians 1:27;Colossians 2:2;Colossians 4:3;2 Thessalonians 2:7;1 Timothy 3:9;1 Timothy 3:16;Revelation 1:20