The meaning of “חָזוֹן”
Understanding châzôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
vision. - a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (i...
חָזוֹן
vision. - a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (in night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (divine communication) 1d) vision (as title of book of prophecy)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 3:1 | “And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision.” Word: חָזוֹן (châzôwn) | |
| Psalms 89:19 | “Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.” Word: חָזוֹן (châzôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 23:16 | “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord.” Word: חָזוֹן (châzôwn) | |
| Daniel 8:17 | “So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.” Word: חָזוֹן (châzôwn) | |
| Micah 3:6 | “Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.” Word: חָזוֹן (châzôwn) |
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