The meaning of “ἀποκάλυψις”
Understanding apokálypsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. - disclosure
ἀποκάλυψις
appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. - disclosure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:32 | “A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.” Word: ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis) | |
| Romans 8:19 | “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Word: ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:6 | “Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?” Word: ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:7 | “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” Word: ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis) | |
| Galatians 2:2 | “And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.” Word: ἀποκάλυψις (apokálypsis) |