Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἐπιφάνεια”

Understanding epipháneia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

appearing, brightness. - a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ (past or future)

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐπιφάνεια

Phoneticep-if-an'-i-ah

Transliterationepipháneia

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

appearing, brightness. - a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ (past or future)

Scripture References

6 total references

Reference	Text
2 Thessalonians 2:8	“And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:” Word: ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia)
1 Timothy 6:14	“That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia)
2 Timothy 4:1	“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;” Word: ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia)
Titus 2:13	“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Word: ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia)

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Timothy

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