theophany
a manifestation or appearance of God or a god to a person.
Origin of theophany
1Other words from theophany
- the·o·phan·ic [thee-uh-fan-ik], /ˌθi əˈfæn ɪk/, the·oph·a·nous, adjective
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How to use theophany in a sentence
Justin's explanation of the theophanies of the Old Testament may recur to the reader's mind, and not unjustly.
The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire | T. R. GloverThe theophanies of the Old Covenant were a magnificent veil, hiding while they revealed.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians | G. G. FindlayBut when it is argued that wondrous theophanies are common to all faiths, two replies present themselves.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus | G. A. ChadwickAs to theophanies, the sight of the infinite Deity is expressly denied: John i. 18—1 John iv.
British Dictionary definitions for theophany
/ (θɪˈɒfənɪ) /
theol a manifestation of a deity to man in a form that, though visible, is not necessarily material
Origin of theophany
1Derived forms of theophany
- theophanic (θɪəˈfænɪk) or theophanous, adjective
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