עָלַם
a.lam (H5956)
to conceal
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The Hebrew word "עָלַם" (alam) is defined as "to conceal." This physical action can be applied to various contexts, such as hiding or covering something. The word appears 28 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the narrative. The range of usage for "alam" includes hiding something from sight, concealing one's intentions, and even covering up mistakes. This versatility of meaning allows the word to be used in different situations, from the literal hiding of objects to the figurative concealment of truth. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible suggests that concealing or hiding is a common theme in the narrative. The significance of "alam" lies in its ability to reveal the complexities of human nature and the consequences of hiding or concealing the truth. By examining the various contexts in which "alam" is used, readers can gain insight into the motivations and actions of characters in the Bible, ultimately shedding light on the human experience.
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“ ‘If the whole congregation of Israel sins, and the thing is hidden from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and are guilty;
“ ‘Or if anyone touches any unclean thing, whether it is the carcass of an unclean animal, or the carcass of unclean livestock, or the carcass of unclean creeping things, and it is hidden from him, and he is unclean, then he shall be guilty.
“ ‘Or if he touches the uncleanness of man, whatever his uncleanness is with which he is unclean, and it is hidden from him; when he knows of it, then he shall be guilty.
“ ‘Or if anyone swears rashly with his lips to do evil or to do good—whatever it is that a man might utter rashly with an oath, and it is hidden from him—when he knows of it, then he will be guilty of one of these.
If the people of the land all hide their eyes from that person when he gives of his offspring to Molech, and don’t put him to death,
and a man lies with her carnally, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband and this is kept concealed, and she is defiled, there is no witness against her, and she isn’t taken in the act;
You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep go astray and hide yourself from them. You shall surely bring them again to your brother.
So you shall do with his donkey. So you shall do with his garment. So you shall do with every lost thing of your brother’s, which he has lost and you have found. You may not hide yourself.
You shall not see your brother’s donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them. You shall surely help him to lift them up again.
Here I am. Witness against me before Yahweh, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a bribe to make me blind my eyes? I will restore it to you.”
Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from the king which he didn’t tell her.
When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, “Leave her alone; for her soul is troubled within her; and Yahweh has hidden it from me, and has not told me.”
Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from Solomon which he didn’t tell her.
Which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself.
Seeing it is hidden from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the birds of the sky.
You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ therefore I have uttered that which I didn’t understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn’t know.
Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.
Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.
You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.
When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you. Yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.
Isn’t it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
You heard my voice: “Don’t hide your ear from my sighing, and my cry.”
Her priests have done violence to my law, and have profaned my holy things. They have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they caused men to discern between the unclean and the clean, and have hidden their eyes from my Sabbaths. So I am profaned among them.
You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. You also will seek a stronghold because of the enemy.