Strong's H5956 · Hebrew
עָלַם
ʻâlam · /aw-lam'/
Definition
to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)
KJV: [idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָלַם across 27 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
27 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus5 verses
And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;
Leviticus 5:2Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and if it be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty.
Leviticus 5:3Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty.
Leviticus 5:4Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these.
Leviticus 20:4And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not:
Deuteronomy3 verses
Thou shalt not see thy brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.
Deuteronomy 22:3In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.
Deuteronomy 22:4Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job3 verses
Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
Job 28:21Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air. air: or, heaven
Job 42:3Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Psalms4 verses
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Psalms 55:1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Psalms 90:8Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
Proverbs1 verse
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. make: Heb. multiply prayer blood: Heb. bloods
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? cast: or, afflicted
Lamentations1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5956 (ʻâlam) mean?
to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)
How many times does H5956 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5956 (עָלַם) appears in 27 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hid.”
How is ʻâlam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5956 is rendered as “hid” (11×), “hide” (8×), “hideth” (2×), “blind” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עָלַם come from?
a primitive root;