Term

theophany

An appearance of God in a visible form.

Filed underTheology ProperBiblical Theology

Definition

An 'appearance of God' in which he takes on a visible form to show himself to people.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 12B.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 12B.1.

Last revised August 14, 2026