Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀπτασία”
Understanding optasía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vision. - visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀπτασία
Phoneticop-tas-ee'-ah
Transliterationoptasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vision. - visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:22 | “And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.” Word: ὀπτασία (optasía) | |
| Luke 24:23 | “And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.” Word: ὀπτασία (optasía) | |
| Acts 26:19 | “Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:” Word: ὀπτασία (optasía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:1 | “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.” Word: ὀπτασία (optasía) |