The term "shrouded" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of being covered, hidden, or concealed is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical themes and instances where the idea of being shrouded is significant.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of being shrouded often relates to the divine presence and the mysteries of God. For instance, when Moses ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments, the mountain was enveloped in a cloud, symbolizing God's holy presence and the concealment of His glory from the people. Exodus 19:16-18 describes this scene: "On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud upon the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled."

The shrouding of God's presence is also evident in the design of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, where the Holy of Holies was separated by a veil. This veil served as a physical barrier, shrouding the most sacred space where God's presence dwelt, accessible only to the high priest once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:2).

Prophetic Imagery

The prophets often used imagery of darkness and clouds to describe the judgment and mystery of God's plans. In Isaiah 25:7 , the prophet speaks of a future hope where God will remove the shroud that enfolds all peoples: "On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations." This passage points to the eschatological hope of God's ultimate revelation and the removal of spiritual blindness.

New Testament Revelation

In the New Testament, the concept of being shrouded takes on new dimensions with the revelation of Jesus Christ. The mystery of God's plan for salvation, once hidden, is unveiled through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Colossians 1:26-27 speaks of this mystery: "the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."

The crucifixion of Jesus is marked by a significant event involving a shroud. At the moment of His death, the veil of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51), symbolizing the removal of the barrier between God and humanity and the unveiling of direct access to God through Christ.

Spiritual Implications

The theme of being shrouded also carries spiritual implications for believers. The Apostle Paul speaks of the gospel being veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds have been blinded by the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). This spiritual shrouding highlights the need for divine revelation and the work of the Holy Spirit to illuminate the truth of the gospel.

Furthermore, believers are called to live in the light, casting off the works of darkness. Romans 13:12 exhorts, "The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."

Conclusion

The biblical concept of being shrouded encompasses themes of divine mystery, revelation, and spiritual enlightenment. From the Old Testament depictions of God's concealed presence to the New Testament unveiling of Christ's redemptive work, the imagery of shrouding serves as a powerful metaphor for understanding God's interaction with humanity and the transformative power of the gospel.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Shroud.

2. (a.) Provided with a shroud or shrouds.

"God with Us"
... light of His presence. That we might behold it and not be destroyed, the
manifestation of His glory was shrouded. His divinity was ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 1 god with us.htm

And Disputes
... A beautiful picture this of the brave old bishop in the Norman Abbey Church, where
two kings, his friend and his forgiven foe, lay "shrouded among the shrouded ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter vii name disputes.htm

Hearts and Treasures
... picture where the feeble form of Love is trying to repel from entrance into the
rose-covered portal of the home the inevitable and mighty shrouded form of Death ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/hearts and treasures.htm

Of the Law and a Christian
... is now removed from thence to the blessed mountain of Zion"to grace and forgiveness
of sins; he is now, I say, by faith in the Lord Jesus, shrouded under so ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/miscellaneous pieces/of the law and a.htm

Genesis.
... O'er the vast watery plains was hovering,. 5 While chaos and black darkness shrouded
all: Which darkness, when God bade be from the pole [1245]. ...
/.../unknown/fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/3 genesis.htm

The Transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian City.
... of the Church, especially when the knowledge of their conversion enables us to explain
events that had been, up to the latest discoveries, shrouded in mystery? ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter i the transformation of.htm

Vesalius the Anatomist {9}
... It is a darkened chamber in the College of Alcala, in the year 1562, where lies,
probably in a huge four-post bed, shrouded in stifling hangings, the heir ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/vesalius the anatomist 9.htm

And Now we Can Turn at Last to See in Our Picture...
... Everything that is brilliant and beautiful is withdrawn and shrouded in the "bare
grain" when we strip off the sheath and hold it in our hand: everything has ...
/.../trotter/parables of the christ-life/section 5 and now we.htm

The Rock of Castello.
... When I first entered it by the Alpine pass of La Croix, the whole valley was shrouded
in a dense fog, with the exception of one bold and very remarkable Rock ...
/.../macduff/the cities of refuge or the name of jesus/the rock of castello.htm

The Test of Discipleship
... Duty becomes a delight, and sacrifice a pleasure. The path that before seemed shrouded
in darkness, becomes bright with beams from the Sun of Righteousness. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 7 the test of.htm

Shrouded (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shrouded (2 Occurrences). Job 19:8 He has walled up my
way so that I can't pass, and has set darkness in my paths. (See NIV). ...
/s/shrouded.htm - 7k

Shroud (6 Occurrences)

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Nabathaeans
... XVII, iii, 2; BJ, I, vi, 2, etc.). Their earlier history is shrouded in
obscurity. Jerome, Quaeat in Genesis 25:13, following the ...
/n/nabathaeans.htm - 11k

Nabataeans
... XVII, iii, 2; BJ, I, vi, 2, etc.). Their earlier history is shrouded in
obscurity. Jerome, Quaeat in Genesis 25:13, following the ...
/n/nabataeans.htm - 11k

Black (52 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) In a less literal sense: Enveloped or shrouded in darkness; very dark
or gloomy; as, a black night; the heavens black with clouds. ...
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Shrub (4 Occurrences)

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Apocryphal
... traditions not preserved in the canonical Acts were eagerly accepted, and as the
actual history of the individual apostles was largely shrouded in obscurity ...
/a/apocryphal.htm - 101k

General (9 Occurrences)
... traditions not preserved in the canonical Acts were eagerly accepted, and as the
actual history of the individual apostles was largely shrouded in obscurity ...
/g/general.htm - 49k

Babylonia (17 Occurrences)
... The origin of the use of clay as a writing material, therefore, is shrouded in mystery,
but as stated above, the system used by the Semites in Babylonian ...
/b/babylonia.htm - 75k

Acts (271 Occurrences)
... traditions not preserved in the canonical Acts were eagerly accepted, and as the
actual history of the individual apostles was largely shrouded in obscurity ...
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