# mystery, mysteries, hidden truth, hidden truths #

## Definition: ##

In the Bible, the term "mystery" refers to something unknown or difficult to understand that God is now explaining.

* The New Testament states that the gospel of Christ was a mystery that was not known in past ages.
* One of the specific points described as a mystery is that Jews and Gentiles would be equal in Christ.
* This term could also be translated as "secret" or "hidden things" or "something unknown."

(See also: [Christ](../kt/christ.md), [Gentile](../other/gentile.md), [good news](../kt/goodnews.md), [Jew](../other/jew.md), [true](../kt/true.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Colossians 04:2-4](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/02)
* [Ephesians 06:19-20](rc://en/tn/help/eph/06/19)
* [Luke 08:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/09)
* [Mark 04:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/04/10)
* [Matthew 13:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/10)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H1219, H7328, G3466