Dictionary.com defines a secret as “something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.”, “a reason or explanation not immediately or generally apparent”. Dictionary.com defines hidden as, adj. “concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.” The past participle of hide. The word hide is defined as, “to conceal from sight; prevent from being seen r discovered; to obstruct the view of; cover up; to conceal from knowledge or exposure; keep secret: to hide one’s feelings;”
2 Kings 4:27 — And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said: ‘Let her alone; for her soul is bitter within her; and the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told Me.’
Hid — Strongs 5956 – עָלַם –
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Transliteration `alam |
Pronunciation ä·lam’ (Key) |
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1) to conceal, hide, be hidden, be concealed, be secret
Like Elijah told Gehazi, these things are hidden and we must seek The Lord (the Father), to tell/reveal the hidden thing.