'-th-r

Description

The Arabic root ع-ث-ر ('ayn-thā-rā') carries the core meaning of stumbling upon, discovering, or coming to know something unexpectedly or after it was hidden. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts where people happen upon a matter or situation, or where something concealed is made known or revealed to others. The semantic significance emphasizes the element of chance discovery or divine facilitation of knowledge that was previously unknown or hidden, often relating to uncovering truth or bringing hidden matters to light.