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epiph·a·ny Listen to the pronunciation of epiphany
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈpi-fə-nē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural epiph·a·nies
Etymology:
Middle English epiphanie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin epiphania, from Late Greek, plural, probably alteration of Greek epiphaneia appearance, manifestation, from epiphainein to manifest, from epi- + phainein to show — more at fancy
Date:
14th century
1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being3 a (1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure b: a revealing scene or moment
It could be an applicable word to describe all who have their eyes and hearts opened to the salvation by faith alone in Christ.
It could be said that Saul experienced an Epiphany, when he was knocked-out of the saddle on the Damascus Road.
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A Servant of Christ,
Drew
1 Tim. 3:
16: And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh..
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