Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G3466
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
KJV usage: :--mystery.
Etymology: from a derivative of (to shut the mouth);
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
a matter to the knowledge of which initiation is necessary; a secret which would remain such but for revelation, Mt. 3:11; Rom. 11:25; Col. 1:26; a concealed power or principle, 2 Thess. 2:7; a hidden meaning of a symbol, Rev. 1:20; 17:7
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