sight, appearance, vision
sight, appearance, vision. Visual appearance, theophanic manifestation (Ezekiel's vision of chariot, Daniel 8:16).
fire, flame, consuming judgment
fire, flame, consuming judgment. Fire; physical combustion and theophanic symbol of divine holiness, presence, and consuming judgment ('consuming fire', Deuteronomy 4:24).
likeness, similitude, pattern
likeness, similitude, pattern. Likeness, resemblance, concrete similitude; paired with tselem in Genesis 1:26 to qualify human relation to God, affirming qualitative similarity.
to behold, see in vision, perceive
to behold, see in vision, perceive. To gaze intently, contemplate with spiritual eyes, behold the beauty of Yahweh (Psalm 27:4) or divine prophetic visions.
hand, power, agency of the LORD
hand, power, agency of the LORD. Hand, forearm, power, dominion, agency; the 'Hand of the LORD' (Yad YHWH) represents sovereign divine intervention in the Exodus ('with a mighty hand and outstretched arm', Deuteronomy 26:8), victorious deliverance, and prophetic inspiration (Ezekiel 1:3).
cherub, celestial guardian
cherub, celestial guardian. Cherub; celestial being guarding God's sacred holiness (Eden gate, above Mercy Seat, veil, throne chariot in Ezekiel).
expanse, firmament, sky
expanse, firmament, sky. Expanse, canopy, hammered-out vault of heaven; created on Day Two to separate waters above from waters below.
voice, sound, thunder of God
voice, sound, thunder of God. Voice, audible speech, cosmic thunder; 'Voice of the LORD' (Qol YHWH) shakes the wilderness, thunders over the waters, and speaks to prophets (Psalm 29).
purity, cleanness, brightness
purity, cleanness, brightness. Physical purity, radiant clarity, cultic cleansing after childbirth (Leviticus 12:4-6) and clear sapphire theophany (Exodus 24:10).
Old Testament • 3 Chapters
Zephaniah (Old Testament, 3 chapters). Key figures: Zephaniah, Amariah , Josiah , Amon , Judah , Baal . Key places: Jerusalem , Baal , Gaza , Ashkelon , Ashdod , Ekron . Opens with: "The word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah , the son of Hizkiah, in the days of..."
New Testament • 6 Chapters
Ephesians (New Testament, 6 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Ephesus . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus , and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:..."
a manifestation, appearance
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.).†
inspired by God
inspired by God. Primary meaning: inspired by God. Strong's: divinely breathed in. Lexical nuances: inspired by God : II Ti 3:16 .†
an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing
an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing. Primary meaning: an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing, revelation. Strong's: disclosure. Lexical nuances: an uncovering , laying bare (Plut.). Metaph., a revealing , revelation : a disclosure of divine truth, or a manifestion from God: Lk 2:32 , Ro 2:5 8:19 16:25 , I Co 1:7 14:6 , 26 , II Co 12:1 , 7 , Ga 1:12 2:2 , Eph 1:17 3:3 , II Th 1:7 , I Pe 1:7 , 13 4:13 , Re 1:1 .†
wave offering, elevation, dedication
wave offering, elevation, dedication. Wave offering; sacrificial motion moving offering toward altar and back to symbolize presenting to God and receiving back for sacred use.
Revelation • Chapter 1 (20 verses)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ , which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John : Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Asia , Patmos , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira .
1 John • Chapter 1 (10 verses)
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which wa... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Revelation • Chapter 22 (21 verses)
And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every mo... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David .
Revelation • Chapter 15 (8 verses)
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over ... Mentions: Moses .
divine nature, divinity
divine nature, divinity. Primary meaning: divine nature, divinity. Strong's: divinity (abstractly). Lexical nuances: divine nature , divinity : Ro 1:20 (for ex. from π. , v. MM, Exp. , xv).†
Zephaniah • Chapter 1 (18 verses)
The word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah , the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon , king of Judah . I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the Lord. I will consume man and beast; I... Mentions: Zephaniah , Amariah , Josiah , Amon , Judah , Jerusalem , Baal .
divine, the Deity
divine, the Deity. Primary meaning: divine, the Deity. Strong's: godlike (neuter as noun, divinity). Lexical nuances: divine : δύναμις , II Pe 1:3 ; φύσις (for parallel in π. , v. MM, Exp. , xv), II Pe 1:4 ; τὸ θ. , the Deity (so in cl.; of God, in Philo and FlJ), Ac 17:29 .†
deity, Godhead
deity, Godhead. Primary meaning: deity, Godhead. Strong's: divinity (abstractly). Lexical nuances: deity , Godhead : Col 2:9 †