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μυστήριον

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
μυστήριον, -ου, τό
Greek transliteration: 
mystērion
Simplified transliteration: 
mysterion
Numbers
Strong's number: 
3466
GK Number: 
3696
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
28
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-2c
Gloss: 
mystery, secret; often refers to a misunderstood part of the OT that, with Christ's coming, is now unveiled
Definition: 
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

Greek-English Concordance for μυστήριον

Matthew 13:11 He answered them, saying, “Because to you it has been given to know the mysteries (mystēria | μυστήρια | acc pl neut) of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Mark 4:11 And he said to them, “To you has been given the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) has been given of the kingdom of God, but to those but outside, everything is in parables, everything is
Luke 8:10 He said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets (mystēria | μυστήρια | acc pl neut) of the kingdom of God, but to the rest I speak in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be uninformed, my brothers, of this mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) — so that you may not be wise in your own conceits — that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Romans 16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery (mystēriou | μυστηρίου | gen sg neut) that has been kept secret for long ages past,
1 Corinthians 2:1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom as I told you about the secret purpose of God.
1 Corinthians 2:7 Rather, we speak the wisdom of God; a wisdom that was hidden in mystery (mystēriō | μυστηρίῳ | dat sg neut) and that God had determined before the ages for our glory.
1 Corinthians 4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries (mystēriōn | μυστηρίων | gen pl neut).
1 Corinthians 13:2 And if I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries (mystēria | μυστήρια | acc pl neut) and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For the one speaking in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; indeed, no one understands him, yet he is speaking mysteries (mystēria | μυστήρια | acc pl neut) by the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) we will not all die, but we will all be changed —
Ephesians 1:9 He has made known to us the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
Ephesians 3:3 that by revelation the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) was made known to me, as I have already written briefly.
Ephesians 3:4 Accordingly, when you read this you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery (mystēriō | μυστηρίῳ | dat sg neut) of Christ,
Ephesians 3:9 and to make it plain to all what is the administration of the mystery (mystēriou | μυστηρίου | gen sg neut), which was kept hidden for ages in God who created all things,
Ephesians 5:32 This mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and about the church.
Ephesians 6:19 and for me, that when I open my mouth the word will be given to me — that with boldness I will make known the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) of the gospel,
Colossians 1:26 the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) that has been hidden for ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints. his
Colossians 1:27 To them God chose God to make known how great among the Gentiles are the glorious riches of this mystery (mystēriou | μυστηρίου | gen sg neut), this among the Gentiles which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 2:2 My goal is that their hearts may be encouraged and knit together in love, so that they may have all the wealth of full assurance and the knowledge of God’s mystery (mystēriou | μυστηρίου | gen sg neut), God’s which is Christ,
Colossians 4:3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God will open a door for our message, so that we may declare the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) of Christ, for which I am in chains;
2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) of lawlessness is already at work; however, the one who is now restraining will continue to do so until he is taken away.
1 Timothy 3:9 holding to the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) of the faith with a clean conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16 And undeniably great is the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) of godliness, who was revealed in flesh, was vindicated in spirit, appeared to angels; was preached among the nations, was believed in the world, was taken up in glory.
Revelation 1:20 The mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands, is this: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
Revelation 10:7 But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) of God will be fulfilled, just as he announced to his servants the prophets.”
Revelation 17:5 And on her forehead was written a name, a mystery: (mystērion | μυστήριον | nom sg neut) “Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth.”
Revelation 17:7 Then the angel said to me, “Why are you astounded? I will explain to you the mystery (mystērion | μυστήριον | acc sg neut) of the woman and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her.