לוֹט (lot)
lot
covering
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun lot refers to a covering or envelope, appearing only once in the Old Testament within Isaiah 25:7. In this specific context, it describes the veil that the Lord destroys on the mountain of the Lord’s presence. The word signifies a physical layer that hides or conceals what lies beneath.
Its usage here is concrete rather than abstract. It denotes the literal shroud or covering that obscures vision and intimacy with God. By removing this lot, the text portrays a removal of obscurity, allowing for clear perception and direct encounter without any intervening barrier.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word lot describes a physical layer that hides what lies beneath. In Isaiah 25:7, it refers to the covering or veil spread over all peoples. This image paints a picture of obscurity and separation, where something essential is hidden from view by a thick barrier.
God promises to destroy this covering on His mountain. For believers, this speaks of hope. The barriers that separate us from clear understanding and intimate encounter with Him are removed. We do not need to guess or struggle through shadows; the light of His presence shines without obstruction.
This assurance invites us to rest in the clarity God provides. When life feels obscured by confusion or distance, remember that He removes what hides His truth. You can approach Him with confidence, knowing that nothing stands between you and His grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ covering1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/לּ֥וֹט\׀1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 25:7
He will destroy in this mountain the surface of the covering that covers all peoples, and the veil that is spread over all nations.
This verse uses lot to describe the specific veil God destroys, highlighting the removal of separation between humanity and His presence.