Definition
λανθάνω
[in LXX for עָלַם ni., etc. ;]
to escape notice, be hidden (from): Mark 7:24, Luke 8:47; with accusative of person(s), Acts 26:26, 2 Peter 3:5; 3:8; as in common cl. idiom, before ptcp., ἔλαθον ξενίσαντες, entertained unawares, Hebrews 13:2 (cf. ἐκ-, ἐπι-λανθάνω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λανθάνω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Mark 7:24λαθεῖν · to escape their noticeJesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice.
- Luke 8:47ἔλαθεν · she could not escape noticeThen the woman, seeing that she could not escape notice, came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had immediately been healed.
- Acts 26:26λανθάνειν · has escapedFor the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
- Hebrews 13:2ἔλαθόν · without knowing itDo not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 2 Peter 3:5Λανθάνει · overlookBut they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water,
- 2 Peter 3:8λανθανέτω · escape your noticeBeloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.