kh-b-a

Description

The Arabic root خبأ (kh-b-a) carries the core meaning of concealing, hiding, or storing something away from view. In the Quranic context, this root appears in reference to things that are hidden or concealed, whether physical objects kept secret or metaphysical knowledge unknown to people but known to Allah. The term emphasizes the contrast between what is apparent and what is concealed, often highlighting divine knowledge of hidden matters that are beyond human perception or things people deliberately keep secret.