Bible Dictionary

Vision

The ability to see, or a mental image, revelation, or experience perceived in the mind.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

491 of 516

Letter

V

Meaning

The ability to see, or a mental image, revelation, or experience perceived in the mind.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 15:1
  • 1 Samuel 3:1
  • Proverbs 29:18
  • Daniel 7:1
  • Joel 2:28
  • Acts 9:10-12
  • Acts 10:9-17
  • Revelation 9:17

Also Called

visions

Original Language

Hebrew

חָזוֹן

chazon

vision

Greek

ὅραμα

horama

vision

Meaning

Vision is the ability to see, or a mental image, revelation, or experience perceived in the mind.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a vision is a means by which God revealed messages, guidance, or future events to individuals.

The term also refers to ordinary sight depending on the context.


Key References

  • Genesis 15:1
  • 1 Samuel 3:1
  • Proverbs 29:18
  • Daniel 7:1
  • Joel 2:28
  • Acts 9:10-12
  • Acts 10:9-17
  • Revelation 9:17

  • Prophecy
  • Dream
  • Revelation
  • Prophet

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 15:1
  • 1 Samuel 3:1
  • Proverbs 29:18
  • Daniel 7:1
  • Joel 2:28
  • Acts 9:10-12
  • Acts 10:9-17
  • Revelation 9:17

Related Terms

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