Lexical Summary chazuth: Vision, appearance, revelation Original Word: חָזוּת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance agreement, notable one, vision From chazah; a look; hence (figuratively) striking appearance, revelation, or (by implication) compact -- agreement, notable (one), vision. see HEBREW chazah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chazah Definition vision, conspicuousness NASB Translation conspicuous (2), pact (1), vision (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָזוּת noun feminine vision, conspicuousness (on formation compare LgBN 202) — absolute ׳ח Isaiah 21:2; Daniel 8:5,8; construct חָזוּת Isaiah 29:11; suffix חָזוּתְכֶם Isaiah 28:18; — 1 vision, oracle of a prophet חָזוּת קָשָׁה הֻגַּדלִֿי Isaiah 21:2 a hard vision is declared to me; וַתְּהִי לָכֶם חָזוּת הַּכֹּל כְּדִבְרֵי הַסֵּפֶר הֶחָתוּם Isaiah 29:11 the vision (prophecy) of the whole is become to you as the words of a sealed writing; חָזוּתְכֶם אֶתשְֿׁאוֺל לאֹ תָקוּם Isaiah 28:18 your agreement with Sheol will not stand, so Thes MV De Che Di and others after Vrss, but Ew§ 156 e renders oracle, and Siegf. Hellseherei, see חֹזֶה 2. 2. conspicuousness in appearance: קֶרֶן הָזוּת a conspicuous horn Daniel 8:5 #NAME? Daniel 8:8; Daniel 8:21; so חָזוּת אַרְבַּע Daniel 8:8, but < read אֲחֵרוֺת others, as ᵐ5 Gr Bev. Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope חָזוּת consolidates the idea of what is vividly “seen” with the eyes of either the body or the spirit. It embraces both prophetic revelation (Isaiah) and striking visibility (Daniel), stressing clarity and prominence rather than mere phenomenon. Distribution in Scripture Isaiah 21:2; Isaiah 28:18; Isaiah 29:11; Daniel 8:5; Daniel 8:8. Isaiah’s Prophetic Usage • Isaiah 21:2 speaks of a “grievous vision” that exposes the impending overthrow of Babylon: “A grievous vision is declared to me: ‘The traitor betrays, the destroyer destroys…’”. Here חָזוּת underscores the inescapable certainty of the revelation. Apocalyptic Imagery in Daniel • Daniel 8:5, 8 portray the one “conspicuous horn” and the four “prominent horns.” Here חָזוּת moves from abstract revelation to literal appearance, marking what stands out in Daniel’s visionary panorama. The conspicuous horn identifies Alexander the Great; the four subsequent horns prefigure the Diadochi. The term thus spotlights historical fulfillments that verify prophetic reliability. Semantic Relationship to Other Vision Terms Compared with חָזוֹן (chazon), which emphasizes the content of divine revelation, חָזוּת stresses the striking character of what is beheld—its vividness or conspicuousness. Together they reveal a spectrum ranging from the message (חָזוֹן) to its unmistakable clarity (חָזוּת). Historical Setting In Isaiah, the Assyrian period forms the backdrop: impending judgment on Babylon (21:2) and covenant-breaking Judah (28:18; 29:11). Daniel’s occurrences arise in the Persian era but forecast Hellenistic turmoil. The same term thus bridges eighth-century Judaean prophecy with sixth-century apocalyptic vision, evidencing the coherence of the prophetic corpus. Theological Themes 1. Certainty of Divine Revelation: חָזוּת confirms that God’s word is not obscure; judgment and deliverance alike are plainly set forth. Ministry Implications • Preaching: Emphasize the clarity of Scripture; the problem is not revelation’s obscurity but human hardness. Christological Perspective While חָזוּת never names Messiah directly, its concentration on a single conspicuous figure (Daniel 8:5) followed by lesser horns prefigures the biblical pattern: a pivotal ruler giving way to fragmented power, setting the scene for the true King. The striking clarity of God’s revelations culminates in the person of Jesus Christ, the ultimate “light of the world,” rendering the final vision unmistakable. Summary חָזוּת unites prophetic warning and apocalyptic spectacle, affirming that God’s disclosed purposes are both vivid and sure. Whether exposing Judah’s self-deception or unveiling future empires, the term anchors confidence that what God shows He will certainly bring to pass. Forms and Transliterations וְחָזוּתְכֶ֥ם וחזותכם חָז֖וּת חָז֣וּת חָז֤וּת חָז֥וּת חזות chaZut ḥā·zūṯ ḥāzūṯ vechazuteChem wə·ḥā·zū·ṯə·ḵem wəḥāzūṯəḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 21:2 HEB: חָז֥וּת קָשָׁ֖ה הֻגַּד־ NAS: A harsh vision has been shown KJV: A grievous vision is declared INT: vision A harsh has been shown Isaiah 28:18 Isaiah 29:11 Daniel 8:5 Daniel 8:8 5 Occurrences |
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