Strong's H3909 · Hebrew
לָט
lâṭ · /lawt/
Definition
properly, covered, i.e. secret; by implication, incantation; also secrecy or (adverb) covertly
KJV: enchantment, privily, secretly, softly.
Root / derivation: a form of H3814 (לָאט) or else participle from H3874 (לוּט);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָט across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.
Exodus 8:7And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.
Exodus 8:18And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.
1 Samuel2 verses
And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.
1 Samuel 24:4And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. Saul's: Heb. the robe which was Saul's
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3909 (lâṭ) mean?
properly, covered, i.e. secret; by implication, incantation; also secrecy or (adverb) covertly
How many times does H3909 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3909 (לָט) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “enchantments.”
How is lâṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3909 is rendered as “enchantments” (3×), “privily” (1×), “secretly” (1×), “softly” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word לָט come from?
a form of H3814 (לָאט) or else participle from H3874 (לוּט);