The concept of "reveal" in the Bible is deeply intertwined with the nature of God, His communication with humanity, and the unfolding of His divine plan. The act of revealing is primarily associated with God disclosing truths, mysteries, and His will to His people. This divine revelation is a cornerstone of biblical theology, emphasizing God's desire to be known and understood by His creation.

Divine Revelation

In Scripture, God reveals Himself through various means, including nature, His Word, and ultimately through Jesus Christ. Psalm 19:1-2 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." This passage highlights how creation itself is a testament to God's existence and attributes.

The most direct form of revelation is through God's Word. The Bible is considered the inspired and authoritative revelation of God, providing guidance, instruction, and insight into His character and purposes. In 2 Timothy 3:16 , it is stated, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness."

Revelation Through Prophets

Throughout the Old Testament, God revealed His will and future events through prophets. These individuals were chosen to communicate God's messages to His people. Amos 3:7 affirms, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." This underscores the role of prophets as intermediaries who conveyed divine revelations to guide, warn, and encourage the Israelites.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The ultimate revelation of God is found in Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the full and final revelation of God to humanity. Hebrews 1:1-2 states, "On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe." Jesus embodies the fullness of God's revelation, making known the nature and will of the Father.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in revealing truth to believers. Jesus promised that the Spirit would guide His followers into all truth. In John 16:13 , Jesus says, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit continues to reveal God's truth, providing understanding and insight into the Scriptures and the life of faith.

Mysteries Revealed

The New Testament also speaks of mysteries that have been revealed through Christ. The Apostle Paul often refers to the mystery of the Gospel, which was hidden in ages past but has now been made known. Ephesians 3:4-5 explains, "In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets."

Personal Revelation

While the Bible is the primary source of God's revelation, personal revelation through prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit is also significant in the life of a believer. God continues to reveal His will and guidance to individuals, aligning personal experiences with the truths of Scripture.

In summary, the theme of "reveal" in the Bible encompasses God's self-disclosure through creation, Scripture, prophets, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It highlights the dynamic relationship between God and humanity, where God actively makes Himself known and invites His people into a deeper understanding of His divine nature and purposes.1. (v. t.) To make known (that which has been concealed or kept secret); to unveil; to disclose; to show.

2. (v. t.) Specifically, to communicate (that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction or agency).

3. (n.) A revealing; a disclosure.

4. (n.) The side of an opening for a window, doorway, or the like, between the door frame or window frame and the outer surface of the wall; or, where the opening is not filled with a door, etc., the whole thickness of the wall; the jamb.

601. apokalupto -- to uncover, reveal
... to uncover, reveal. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apokalupto Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-ok-al-oop'-to) Short Definition: I uncover, bring to light, reveal ...
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1213. deloo -- to make plain, declare
... to make plain, declare. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: deloo Phonetic Spelling:
(day-lo'-o) Short Definition: I show, make clear, reveal Definition: I ...
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3377. menuo -- to make known, report
... to make known, report. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: menuo Phonetic Spelling:
(may-noo'-o) Short Definition: I reveal, inform Definition: (a) I reveal ...
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5537. chrematizo -- to transact business, to make answer
... Usage called (2), directed (1), revealed (1), warned (5). instruct, reveal,
warn. From chrema; to utter an oracle (compare the original ...
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5461. photizo -- to shine, give light
... Phonetic Spelling: (fo-tid'-zo) Short Definition: I illuminate, bring to light
Definition: (a) I light up, illumine, (b) I bring to light, make evident, reveal ...
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1381. dokimazo -- to test, by impl. to approve
... am fit. Cognate: 1381 (from 1384 , "approved") -- properly, to try (test)
to (real, ); to reveal what is (). See 1384 (). 1381 ("to ...
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5457. phos -- light
... 5457 (a neuter noun) -- properly, (especially in terms of its results, what it
manifests); in the NT, the ; divine to reveal and impart life, through Christ. ...
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2487. ichnos -- a track
... [Note how the " of faith" is signaled by the Greek . This refers to faith in a
believer's life to reveal and empower God's preferred-will (cf. 2307 ). ...
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2304. theios -- divine
... [See also the discussion of: general revelation (cf. 2304 ) and special revelation
(cf. 2320 ) at 601 ("reveal") and 602 ("revelation").]. ...
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1541. gelah -- to reveal
... gelah or gela. 1542 . to reveal. Transliteration: gelah or gela Phonetic Spelling:
(ghel-aw') Short Definition: reveals. ... bring over, carry away, reveal. ...
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1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... exiled (4), exiles (1), expose (2), exposed (3), go from you into exile (1), go
into exile (6), go exiled (1), gone into exile (1), indeed reveal (1), inform ...
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241. ozen -- an ear
... Word Usage attentive (1), closely (1), ear (60), ears (58), hear* (2), hearing
(39), inform* (1), known* (2), recite* (1), reported* (1), reveal* (1), revealed ...
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Whether a Man May Reveal that which He Knows through Confession ...
... OF THE SEAL OF CONFESSION (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether a man may reveal that which he
knows through confession and through some other source besides? ...
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What did God at First Reveal to Man for the Rule of his Obedience?
... Question 40. What did God at first reveal to man for the rule of his obedience?
A40. The rule which God at first revealed to man ...
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The Disciples Prohibited to Reveal Christ's Messianic Dignity. ...
... Section 181. The Disciples prohibited to reveal Christ's Messianic Dignity."The
Weakness of Peter rebuked. (Matt., xvi., 20-28; Mark, viii., 30.). ...
/.../section 181 the disciples prohibited.htm

The Sons Reveal Themselves to the Mother.
... Homily XIII. Chapter VI."The Sons Reveal Themselves to the Mother. The
sons, on hearing their mother thus speak, could no longer ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter vi the sons reveal themselves.htm

The Scriptures Reveal Eternal Life through Jesus Christ
... IMPROVED; OR, A PRACTICAL CATECHISM. Lecture IV. The Scriptures Reveal
Eternal Life Through Jesus Christ. John v.39""Search the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture iv the scriptures reveal.htm

What did God at First Reveal unto Man as the Rule of his Obedience ...
... Question 92: What did God at first reveal unto man as the rule of his
obedience? Answer: The rule of obedience revealed to Adam ...
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Whether by the Penitent's Permission, a Priest May Reveal to ...
... OF THE SEAL OF CONFESSION (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether by the penitent's permission,
a priest may reveal to another a sin which he knows under the seal of confession ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether by the penitents permission.htm

Christ Acted for Our Advantage in Being Unwilling to Reveal the ...
... Book V. Chapter XVII. Christ acted for our advantage in being unwilling to
reveal the day of judgment.? Christ acted for our advantage ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xvii christ acted for.htm

The True Functions of the Soul Christ Assumed it in his Perfect ...
... Chapter XII."The True Functions of the Soul Christ Assumed It in His Perfect
Human Nature, Not to Reveal and Explain It, But to Save It. ...
/.../tertullian/ on the flesh of christ/chapter xii the true functions of.htm

A Confession of the Modesty which Made us Ashamed to Reveal Our ...
... II. Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XII. A confession of the modesty
which made us ashamed to reveal our thoughts to the elders. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xii a confession of.htm

Reveal (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reveal (29 Occurrences). ... And greater deeds than these will
He reveal to Him, in order that you may wonder. (Root in WEY). ...
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Bewray (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary To reveal or disclose; an old English word equivalent
to "betray" (Proverbs 27:16; 29:24, RV, "uttereth;Isaiah 16:3; Matthew 26:73). ...
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Disclose (16 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To lay open or expose to view; to cause to appear; to bring to
light; to reveal. 4. (vt) To make known, as that which has ...
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Bewrayer
... be-ra', be-ra'-er: In its derivation is entirely different from betray (Latin, tradere),
and meant originally "to disclose," "reveal" (compare Shakspere, Titus ...
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Confess (65 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To hear or receive such confession; -- said of a priest. 6. (vt) To disclose
or reveal, as an effect discloses its cause; to prove; to attest. ...
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Pleased (172 Occurrences)
... to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son but the Father, nor does any one know
the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son may be pleased to reveal him ...
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Knoweth (152 Occurrences)
... unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth
any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him ...
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Loves (97 Occurrences)
... Himself is doing. And greater deeds than these will He reveal to Him, in
order that you may wonder. (WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). John 10 ...
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Whomsoever (28 Occurrences)
... unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth
any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him ...
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Willeth (14 Occurrences)
... Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father,
save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal 'him.' (ASV ...
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