Strong's Lexicon optasia: Vision, appearance Original Word: ὀπτασία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀπτάνομαι (optanomai), meaning "to appear" or "to be seen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with visions is חָזוֹן (chazon), which also denotes a divine revelation or vision. Usage: The term "optasia" refers to a supernatural vision or appearance, often involving divine or spiritual revelations. In the New Testament, it is used to describe instances where individuals receive insight or messages from God through a visual experience. These visions are typically characterized by their vividness and clarity, providing guidance, encouragement, or prophetic insight. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, visions were considered a legitimate means of divine communication. Both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures held visions in high regard, often associating them with prophecy and divine intervention. In the context of early Christianity, visions played a crucial role in affirming the faith and mission of believers, as well as in the spread of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3701 optasía (a feminine noun derived from 3700 /optánomai "to see") – a vision (spiritual seeing), emphasizing a particular facet (aspect) of a spiritual vision ("seeing"), as defined by the individual context. See 3708 (horaō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom optazomai (to be seen) Definition an appearing NASB Translation vision (3), visions (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3701: ὀπτασίαὀπτασία, ὀπτασίας, ἡ (ὀπτάζω); 1. the act of exhibiting oneself to view: ὀπτασιαι κυρίου, 2 Corinthians 12:1 (A. V. visions; cf. Meyer at the passage) (ἐν ἡμέραις ὀπτασίας μου, Additions to Esther 4:1, 44 (13) 2. a sight, a vision, an appearance presented to one whether asleep or awake: οὐρανίῳ ὀπτασία, Acts 26:19; ἑωρακέναι ὀπτασίαν, Luke 1:22; with the genitive of apposition ἀγγέλων, Luke 24:23. A later form for ὄψις (cf. Winers Grammar, 24), Anthol. 6, 210, 6; for מַרְאֶה, (Theod.) Daniel 9:23; Daniel 10:1, 7f. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition -- vision. see GREEK optanomai Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:22 N-AFSGRK: ἐπέγνωσαν ὅτι ὀπτασίαν ἑώρακεν ἐν NAS: that he had seen a vision in the temple; KJV: he had seen a vision in INT: they recognized that a vision he has seen in Luke 24:23 N-AFS Acts 26:19 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 12:1 N-AFP Strong's Greek 3701 |
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