Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "see" encompasses both the physical act of sight and the deeper spiritual understanding or perception. The concept of seeing is significant throughout Scripture, often symbolizing insight, revelation, and the recognition of divine truth.Physical Sight The Bible frequently references physical sight, emphasizing its importance in human experience. In Genesis 1:31, God "saw all that He had made, and it was very good," indicating divine approval and satisfaction with creation. Physical sight is also a means by which individuals witness God's works and miracles. For example, in the New Testament, Jesus performs numerous miracles that restore physical sight to the blind, such as in John 9:7, where He instructs the blind man to wash in the Pool of Siloam, resulting in the man gaining his sight. Spiritual Sight and Insight Beyond physical sight, the Bible often uses "seeing" to denote spiritual insight or understanding. In the Old Testament, the prophets are sometimes referred to as "seers" (1 Samuel 9:9), indicating their role in perceiving and communicating God's will. Spiritual sight is a gift from God, enabling individuals to comprehend divine truths and mysteries. In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for the believers, "that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened," highlighting the importance of spiritual perception. Seeing God The desire to see God is a recurring theme in Scripture, representing the ultimate spiritual aspiration. In Exodus 33:20, God tells Moses, "You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live," underscoring the holiness and majesty of God. However, the New Testament offers hope for believers, as Jesus declares in Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." This promise points to the eschatological vision of God in eternity. Seeing as Belief In the Gospels, seeing is often linked to belief. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples, famously doubts the resurrection until he sees the risen Christ. In John 20:29, Jesus responds, "Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." This statement emphasizes faith over physical sight, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises even without visible evidence. Divine Revelation The Bible also speaks of seeing in terms of divine revelation. Prophets and apostles receive visions that reveal God's plans and purposes. In Revelation 1:12, John writes, "Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me," introducing the apocalyptic visions that follow. These revelations are intended to provide guidance, warning, and hope to God's people. Moral and Ethical Seeing Seeing is also used metaphorically to describe moral and ethical discernment. In Matthew 6:22-23, Jesus teaches, "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light." Here, the "eye" symbolizes one's perspective and moral clarity, suggesting that righteous perception leads to a life filled with spiritual light. In summary, the concept of "see" in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing physical sight, spiritual insight, divine revelation, and moral discernment. It serves as a powerful metaphor for understanding and experiencing the presence and truth of God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.2. (n.) Specifically: (a) The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York. (b) The seat of an archbishop; a province or jurisdiction of an archbishop; as, an archiepiscopal see. (c) The seat, place, or office of the pope, or Roman pontiff; as, the papal see. (d) The pope or his court at Rome; as, to appeal to the see of Rome. 3. (v. t.) To perceive by the eye; to have knowledge of the existence and apparent qualities of by the organs of sight; to behold; to descry; to view. 4. (v. t.) To perceive by mental vision; to form an idea or conception of; to note with the mind; to observe; to discern; to distinguish; to understand; to comprehend; to ascertain. 5. (v. t.) To follow with the eyes, or as with the eyes; to watch; to regard attentively; to look after. 6. (v. t.) To have an interview with; especially, to make a call upon; to visit; as, to go to see a friend. 7. (v. t.) To fall in with; to have intercourse or communication with; hence, to have knowledge or experience of; as, to see military service. 8. (v. t.) To accompany in person; to escort; to wait upon; as, to see one home; to see one aboard the cars. 9. (v. i.) To have the power of sight, or of perceiving by the proper organs; to possess or employ the sense of vision; as, he sees distinctly. 10. (v. i.) Figuratively: To have intellectual apprehension; to perceive; to know; to understand; to discern; -- often followed by a preposition, as through, or into. 11. (v. i.) To be attentive; to take care; to give heed; -- generally with to; as, to see to the house. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SEEse: In addition to the ordinary sense of perceiving by the eye, we have Greek 1227. diablepo -- to look through, to see clearly ... to look through, to see clearly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diablepo Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ab-lep'-o) Short Definition: I see through, see clearly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1227.htm - 7k 3708. horao -- to see, perceive, attend to 2396. ide -- see! behold! 4308. proorao -- to see before 542. apeidon -- see. 4894. suneidon -- to see together, hence to comprehend 1980. episkeptomai -- to inspect, by ext. to go to see 1980a. episkeptomai -- to inspect, by ext. to go to see 4771. su -- you (early mod. Eng. thou) 4452. #NAME? -- yet, even Strong's Hebrew 7200. raah -- to see... 7199, 7200. raah. 7201 . to see. Transliteration: raah Phonetic Spelling: (raw-aw') Short Definition: see. Word Origin a prim. root ... /hebrew/7200.htm - 7k 2372. chazah -- see, behold 2370. chazah -- see, behold 6030. anah -- to answer, respond 6252. Ashtarowth -- a place East of the Jordan 6465. Peor -- a mountain in Moab, also a god worshiped there 6041. ani -- poor, afflicted, humble 5626. Sirah -- the name of a cistern 6031. anah -- to be bowed down or afflicted 5820. Azmaveth -- "strong (one) of death," four Israelites Library What Should I See? 'See Thou to That!' Will You See the Infancy of this Sublime and Celestial Greatness? ... Whether of those who See the Essence of God, one Sees More ... See Where the Orb of Day See Where the Orb of Day Verse 1. What Will Ye See in the Shulamite, but the Companies of ... "It is Needful to See and to Know that we are Sinners: Wherefore ... Whether those who See the Essence of God See all in God? Whether the Damned See the Glory of the Blessed? Thesaurus See (8256 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) Specifically: (a) The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York. (b) The ... /s/see.htm - 9k 12 (22 Occurrences) Ko'hathites (19 Occurrences) Vegetation (18 Occurrences) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Zeru'iah (24 Occurrences) Kei'lah (16 Occurrences) Quarreling (17 Occurrences) Zerub'babel (23 Occurrences) Vicinity (18 Occurrences) Resources What is See You at the Pole (SYATP)? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to taste and see that the Lord is good in Psalm 34:8? | GotQuestions.org What is the Holy See? | GotQuestions.org See: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance See (8256 Occurrences)See is used 8256 times in 12 translations. 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