Lexical Summary phanerósis: Manifestation, Disclosure, Revelation Original Word: φανέρωσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disclosure, announcementFrom phaneroo; exhibition, i.e. (figuratively) expression, (by extension) a bestowment -- manifestation. see GREEK phaneroo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5321 phanérōsis – a manifestation, a "coming to light." See 5319 (phaneroō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phaneroó Definition manifestation NASB Translation manifestation (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5321: φανέρωσιςφανέρωσις, φανερωσεως, ἡ (φανερόω), manifestation: with a genitive of the object, 1 Corinthians 12:7; 2 Corinthians 4:2. ((Aristotle, de plantis 2, 1 and 9; also for אוּרִים (the Sept. δελωσις) Leviticus 8:8 manuscript Venet.) Ecclesiastical writings, Hesychius) (Synonym: see ἀποκαλύπτω, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope Strong’s Greek 5321 designates an action or event that brings something hidden into plain view. In Pauline usage it carries the idea of a disclosure so evident that no one can mistake its source or intention. Biblical Occurrences 1 Corinthians 12:7; 2 Corinthians 4:2. Manifestation of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7) “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” Here the term identifies every spiritual gift as a tangible evidence of the invisible Holy Spirit. No believer is bypassed; each receives a Spirit-given disclosure that benefits the whole body. The stress falls on: Manifestation of Truth in Ministry (2 Corinthians 4:2) “On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” Paul contrasts transparent ministry with secretive or manipulative tactics. The apostle’s life and preaching function as a public disclosure of gospel truth. Key emphases: Theological Significance 1. Revelation: The term underlines God’s pattern of making Himself known, culminating in Christ and continuing through the Spirit. Historical and Cultural Background In the Greco-Roman world public disclosure (phanerōsis) often related to legal or rhetorical settings where evidence had to be visibly demonstrated. Paul adopts this cultural notion but grounds the disclosure in God’s activity, not human oratory. Connection with the Old Testament Theme of Revelation Old Covenant vocabulary for “uncovering” (galah) prepared the way for New Covenant manifestations. Prophets spoke of a coming day when “the glory of the LORD will be revealed” (Isaiah 40:5). Through 5321 Paul declares that day has dawned within the church and its ministry. Implications for the Life of the Church • Cultivate transparency in teaching and leadership, echoing Paul’s “open proclamation.” Personal Application Believers are called to live in such a way that their conduct, words, and gifts serve as visible evidence of the gospel’s power. Openness before God and people guards against hypocrisy and invites others to encounter Christ through undeniable, Spirit-wrought reality. Forms and Transliterations φανερωσει φανερώσει φανερωσις φανέρωσις phanerosei phanerōsei phanerṓsei phanerosis phanerōsis phanérosis phanérōsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 12:7 N-NFSGRK: δίδοται ἡ φανέρωσις τοῦ πνεύματος NAS: is given the manifestation of the Spirit KJV: But the manifestation of the Spirit INT: is given the manifestation of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 4:2 N-DFS Strong's Greek 5321 |
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