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ἀποκάλυψις

apokalupsisrevelationHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine18 occurrences9 books18 verses

Definition

ἀπο-κάλυψις, -εως, ἡ

(ἀποκαλύπτω), [in LXX: 1 Samuel 20:30 (עֶרְוָה), Sir.11.27; 22:22; 42:1 * ;]

an uncovering, laying bare (Plut.). Metaphorical, a reveal­ing, revelation: a disclosure of divine truth, or a manifestion from God: Luke 2:32, Romans 2:5; 8:19; 16:25, 1 Corinthians 1:7; 14:6; 14:26, 2 Corinthians 12:1; 12:7, Galatians 1:12; 2:2, Ephesians 1:17; 3:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:7; 1:13; 4:13, Revelation 1:1.

Synonyms: ἐπιφάνεια, παρουσία, φανέρωσις (see Tr., Syn., xciv; Lft., Notes, 102, 178; Westc, Eph., 178 f.; M, Th., 145 ff.; Cremer, 343)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀποκάλυψις:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

18 total
  1. Luke 2:32ἀποκάλυψιν · revelation
    …a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
  2. Romans 2:5ἀποκαλύψεως · will be revealed
    But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
  3. Romans 8:19ἀποκάλυψιν · revelation
    The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
  4. Romans 16:25ἀποκάλυψιν · [the] revelation
    Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
  5. 1 Corinthians 1:7ἀποκάλυψιν · revelation
    Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:6ἀποκαλύψει · [some] revelation
    Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
  7. 1 Corinthians 14:26ἀποκάλυψιν · a revelation
    What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
  8. 2 Corinthians 12:1ἀποκαλύψεις · revelations
    I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
  9. 2 Corinthians 12:7ἀποκαλύψεων · revelations
    …or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
  10. Galatians 1:12ἀποκαλύψεως · revelation
    I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
  11. Galatians 2:2ἀποκάλυψιν · a revelation
    I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.
  12. Ephesians 1:17ἀποκαλύψεως · revelation
    …that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
  13. Ephesians 3:3ἀποκάλυψιν · revelation
    …that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
  14. 2 Thessalonians 1:7ἀποκαλύψει · is revealed
    …and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
  15. 1 Peter 1:7ἀποκαλύψει · [the] revelation
    …so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  16. 1 Peter 1:13ἀποκαλύψει · [the] revelation
    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  17. 1 Peter 4:13ἀποκαλύψει · revelation
    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
  18. Revelation 1:1Ἀποκάλυψις · [ This is the ] revelation
    This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,