Strong's Lexicon apokalupsis: Revelation, unveiling, disclosure Original Word: ἀποκάλυψις Word Origin: Derived from ἀποκαλύπτω (apokaluptō), meaning "to uncover" or "to reveal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apokalupsis," the concept of divine revelation is present in terms such as גִּלּוּי (gilluy, "revelation") and נָגַד (nagad, "to make known"). Usage: The term "apokalupsis" primarily refers to the act of revealing or unveiling something that was previously hidden. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the disclosure of divine truths or the manifestation of God's will and purposes. It can refer to both the revelation of God's word and the ultimate revelation of Jesus Christ at His second coming. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of revelation was not uncommon, often associated with the disclosure of divine mysteries through oracles or visions. However, in the biblical context, "apokalupsis" carries a distinct theological significance, emphasizing God's initiative in making known His divine plan and purposes to humanity. This revelation is not merely informational but transformative, calling for a response of faith and obedience. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 602 apokálypsis – properly, uncovering (unveiling). See 601 (apokalyptō). 602 /apokálypsis ("revelation, unveiling") is principally used of the revelation of Jesus Christ (the Word), especially a particular (spiritual) manifestation of Christ (His will) previously unknown to the extent (because "veiled, covered"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apokaluptó Definition an uncovering NASB Translation revealed (1), revealing (1), revelation (14), revelations (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 602: ἀποκάλυψιςἀποκάλυψις, ἀποκαλύψεως, ἡ (ἀποκαλύπτω, which see), an uncovering; 1. properly, a laying bare, making naked (1 Samuel 20:30). 2. tropically, in N. T. and ecclesiastical language (see end), a. a disclosure of truth, instruction, concerning divine things before unknown — especially those relating to the Christian salvation — given to the soul by God himself, or by the ascended Christ, especially through the operation of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10), and so to be distinguished from other methods of instruction; hence, κατά ἀποκάλυψιν γνωρίζεσθαι, Ephesians 3:3. πνεῦμα ἀποκαλύψεως, a spirit received from God disclosing what and how great are the benefits of salvation, Ephesians 1:17, cf. Ephesians 1:18. with the genitive of the object, τοῦ μυστηρίου, Romans 16:25. with the genitive of the subjunctive, κυρίου, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, 2 Corinthians 12:1 (revelations by ecstasies and visions, (so 2 Corinthians 12:7)); Galatians 1:12; Revelation 1:1 (revelation of future things relating to the consummation of the divine kingdom); κατ' ἀποκάλυψιν, Galatians 2:2; λαλήσω ... ἐν ἀποκαλύψει, to speak on the ground of (others, in the form of) a revelation, agreeably to a revelation received, 1 Corinthians 14:6; equivalent to ἀποκεκαλυμμενον, in the phrase ἀποκάλυψιν ἔχειν, 1 Corinthians 14:26. b. equivalent to τό ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι as used of events by which things or states or persons hitherto withdrawn from view are made visible to all, manifestation, appearance, cf. ἀποκαλύπτω, 2, d. and e.: φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν, a light to appear to the Gentiles (others render 'a light for a revelation (of divine truth) to the Gentiles,' and so refer the use to a. above), Luke 2:32; ἀποκαλύψεως δικαιοκρισίας Θεοῦ, Romans 2:5; τῶν υἱῶν τοῦ Θεοῦ, the event in which it will appear who and what the sons of God are, by the glory received from God at the last day, Romans 8:19; τῆς δόξης τοῦ Χριστοῦ, of the glory clothed with which he will return from heaven, 1 Peter 4:13; of this return itself the phrase is used, ἀποκαλύψει τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ: 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7, 13. (Among Greek writings, Plutarch uses the word once, Cat. maj. c. 20, of the denudation of the body (also in Paul. Aemil. 14 α. ὑδάτων; in Quomodo adul. ab amic. 32 α. ἁμαρτίας; cf. Sir. 11:27 Sir. 22:22 etc. See Trench, § xciv. and references under the word ἀποκαλύπτω, at the end).) From apokalupto; disclosure -- appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. see GREEK apokalupto Englishman's Concordance Luke 2:32 N-AFSGRK: φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν καὶ NAS: A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, KJV: A light to lighten the Gentiles, and INT: a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and Romans 2:5 N-GFS Romans 8:19 N-AFS Romans 16:25 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 1:7 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 14:6 N-DFS 1 Corinthians 14:26 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 12:1 N-AFP 2 Corinthians 12:7 N-GFP Galatians 1:12 N-GFS Galatians 2:2 N-AFS Ephesians 1:17 N-GFS Ephesians 3:3 N-AFS 2 Thessalonians 1:7 N-DFS 1 Peter 1:7 N-DFS 1 Peter 1:13 N-DFS 1 Peter 4:13 N-DFS Revelation 1:1 N-NFS Strong's Greek 602 |
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