φανέρωσις
phanerōsis
revelation
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek lexicon defines φανέρωσις (phanerōsis) as meaning "revelation". This term appears only twice in the Bible, indicating its limited but deliberate use in conveying specific ideas. The concept of revelation is central to these instances, suggesting that φανέρωσις refers to the act or process of making something known or unveiled, possibly through direct communication or manifestation. The range of usage for this term is constrained, implying that it carries a more nuanced or specialized meaning within the broader context of the Bible. This limited usage of φανέρωσις may underscore its importance within these specific contexts, highlighting its significance in conveying the unique ideas or concepts related to revelation in those instances.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.