ἐπιφάνεια
epiphaneia (epipháneia)
/ep-if-an'-i-ah/
“a manifestation, appearance”
Primary meaning: a manifestation, appearance. Strong's: a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ (past or future). Lexical nuances: a manifestation, appearance : II Th 2:8 , I Ti 6:14 , II Ti 1:10 4:1 , 8 , Tit 2:13 (cf. M, Th. , 148 f.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G2016 (ἐπιφανής);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
appearingbrightness
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: רָאָה (to see, inspect, perceive, provide) -> ἐπιφάνεια (a manifestation, appearance)
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia) carries significant theological or narrative weight.