Figures of Speech in the Bible

Mystery, Hiddenness, and Revealed Secret Imagery in the Bible

Mystery imagery describes truth once hidden in God but now disclosed by revelation.

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Simple definition

Mystery imagery describes truth once hidden in God but now disclosed by revelation.

Technical nameMystery-revelation motif / hidden secret made known imagery
Alternate namesmystery imagery; hidden secret; revealed mystery; divine disclosure; apocalyptic secret
Reader categoryRevelation, wisdom, apocalyptic disclosure, gospel mystery, Gentile inclusion, and consummation / Mystery imagery
Bullinger classSupplemental biblical imagery form
Source hintWave 45 final gap-sweep draft; distinguish biblical mystery from modern puzzle language and from merely unknown information.
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Technical definition

A revelation motif in which hidden counsel, apocalyptic secret, kingdom truth, or gospel purpose is made known by divine disclosure rather than human discovery.

Publication note: Examples are curated from the final Wave 46 source state. Some examples carry review notes where final Bible-text stream verification may still be prudent before public release.

Scripture examples

These examples show how Mystery, Hiddenness, and Revealed Secret Imagery functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.

Dan. 2:18-19
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the mystery was revealed

Nebuchadnezzar's hidden dream is disclosed by God rather than human wisdom.

Source: draft_normalized_scripture_example — Wave 45 final gap sweep rare forms/idioms/missing motif categories expansion
Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.
Dan. 2:28
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there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries

Daniel identifies God as the revealer of hidden kingdom matters.

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Matt. 13:11
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mysteries of the kingdom

Jesus says kingdom mysteries are given to disciples.

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Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.
Rom. 11:25
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I do not want you ignorant of this mystery

Paul reveals a mystery concerning Israel, Gentiles, and hardening.

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Rom. 16:25
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mystery kept secret for long ages

The gospel is described as once hidden and now manifested.

Source: draft_normalized_scripture_example — Wave 45 final gap sweep rare forms/idioms/missing motif categories expansion
Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.
1 Cor. 2:7
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God's wisdom in a mystery

God's hidden wisdom centers on his redemptive purpose in Christ.

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1 Cor. 15:51
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I tell you a mystery

Paul discloses resurrection transformation not grasped by ordinary sight.

Source: draft_normalized_scripture_example — Wave 45 final gap sweep rare forms/idioms/missing motif categories expansion
Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.
Eph. 3:4-6
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the mystery of Christ

The inclusion of Gentiles as fellow heirs is described as revealed mystery.

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Col. 1:26-27
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the mystery hidden ... now revealed

Christ in his people is presented as revealed glory-rich mystery.

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Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.
Rev. 10:7
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the mystery of God would be fulfilled

Apocalyptic consummation is described as God's mystery brought to completion.

Source: draft_normalized_scripture_example — Wave 45 final gap sweep rare forms/idioms/missing motif categories expansion
Review status: draft_normalized | Source/context check before final publication.

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