lathra describes an action done out of public view or without open notice in the cited passages.

Across the cited verses, λάθρα marks actions kept from open public notice: calling someone privately, planning a non-disgracing release, summoning people without public display, or questioning a secret departure after a public beating.

1. Away from public notice · dominant

   The adverb marks actions conducted without open public display. In John 11:28 the APB renders a sister being called "quietly"; in Matthew 1:19 it renders a planned release "quietly"; and in Matthew 2:7 it renders a summons "secretly." Acts 16:37 contrasts a public beating with being sent away "secretly," showing the same hidden or non-public manner.

   John 11:28Matthew 1:19Matthew 2:7Acts 16:37

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "quietly" in John 11:28 and Matthew 1:19, and "secretly" in Matthew 2:7 and Acts 16:37. These renderings confirm the verses' non-public setting rather than establish separate meanings.