2016. epiphanés

Lexicon

epiphanés: Manifest, illustrious, notable, evident

Original Word: ἐπιφανής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: epiphanés
Pronunciation: eh-pee-fah-NAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-if-an-ace')
Definition: Manifest, illustrious, notable, evident
Meaning: manifest, glorious, illustrious.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

notable, glorious, splendid

From epiphaino; conspicuous, i.e. (figuratively) memorable -- notable.

see GREEK epiphaino

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2016 epiphanḗs (an adjective derived from 2014 /epiphaínō, "conspicuously appear") – become visible, especially in a splendid, transforming way (used only in Ac 2:20). See 2014 (epiphainō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from epiphainó
Definition
notable
NASB Translation
glorious (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2016: ἐπιφανής

ἐπιφανής, ἐπιφανές (ἐπιφαίνω), conspicuous, manifest, illustrious: Acts 2:20 (Tdf. omits) from Joel 2:31 (); the Sept. here and in Judges 13:6 (Alex.); Habakkuk 1:7; Malachi 1:14 thus render the word נורָא terrible, deriving it incorrectly from רָאָה and so confounding it with נִרְאֶה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιφαίνω (epiphainō), meaning "to appear" or "to show forth."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιφανής, the concept of divine manifestation or revelation can be related to Hebrew terms such as גָּלָה (galah • Strong's Hebrew 1540), which means "to reveal" or "to uncover," and נִרְאָה (nir'ah • Strong's Hebrew 7200), meaning "to appear" or "to be seen." These terms similarly convey the idea of something being made visible or evident, particularly in the context of divine revelation.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἐπιφανής is used to describe something that is clearly seen or recognized, often with a sense of being notable or distinguished.

Context: The term ἐπιφανής appears in the context of the New Testament to describe events or qualities that are evident and unmistakable. It is closely related to the concept of "epiphany," which refers to a manifestation or revelation, particularly of divine nature or truth. The word is used to highlight the clarity and prominence of an event or characteristic, often in a positive or significant light.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἐπιφανής is used to emphasize the visibility and importance of certain divine actions or attributes. For example, it may describe the manifestation of God's power or the evident nature of His works. The term underscores the idea that God's presence and actions are not hidden but are made clear and apparent to those who witness them.

The use of ἐπιφανής in the New Testament reflects the broader biblical theme of God's revelation to humanity. It suggests that God's interventions in the world are not obscure or hidden but are meant to be recognized and understood by those who seek Him. This aligns with the biblical narrative of God making Himself known through His works and through the person of Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

επιφανές επιφανέστατοι επιφανη επιφανή ἐπιφανῆ επιφανής epiphane epiphanê epiphanē epiphanē̂

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:20 Adj-AFS
GRK: μεγάλην καὶ ἐπιφανῆ
NAS: THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY
KJV: that great and notable day of the Lord
INT: great and glorious

Strong's Greek 2016
1 Occurrence

ἐπιφανῆ — 1 Occ.