Strong’s H5642

סְתַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

cthar

Pronunciation

sah-thar

Definition

To hide, conceal, cover

Meaning

to conceal, to demolish

Usage

The Hebrew verb סָתַר (cthar) primarily means "to hide" or "to conceal." It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often referring to the act of hiding oneself, concealing something from view, or God hiding His face from His people. The term can imply both physical hiding and metaphorical or spiritual concealment.

Bible references

Ezra 5:12;Daniel 2:22