Topical Encyclopedia The term "manifest" in the biblical context refers to something that is made clear, evident, or revealed. It is often used to describe the revelation of God's will, character, or truth to humanity. The concept of manifestation is integral to understanding how God communicates with His creation and how His presence and purposes are revealed in the world.Biblical Usage and Context 1. Divine Revelation: The Bible frequently speaks of God making His will and nature manifest to His people. In Romans 1:19 , it is stated, "For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them." This verse highlights the idea that God's attributes and divine nature are evident in creation, making His existence and power manifest to all. 2. Jesus Christ as the Manifestation of God: Jesus is the ultimate manifestation of God in the New Testament. In John 1:14 , it is written, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." Jesus, as the incarnate Word, makes the invisible God visible and accessible to humanity. 3. Manifestation of the Spirit: The Holy Spirit's work is also described as manifest in the lives of believers. In 1 Corinthians 12:7 , Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." This indicates that the gifts and workings of the Holy Spirit are made evident in the church for the edification of the body of Christ. 4. Manifestation of Sin and Righteousness: The Bible also speaks of the manifestation of sin and righteousness. In 1 John 3:10 , it is stated, "By this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother." Here, the actions of individuals reveal their spiritual allegiance and condition. 5. End Times and Final Revelation: The concept of manifestation is also present in eschatological contexts, where the final revelation of God's kingdom and judgment is anticipated. In 2 Thessalonians 2:8 , it is prophesied, "And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and abolish by the majesty of His arrival." This speaks to the ultimate manifestation of Christ's victory over evil. Theological Implications The idea of manifestation in the Bible underscores the belief that God is not distant or hidden but actively reveals Himself and His purposes to humanity. This revelation is seen in creation, the person of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the unfolding of divine plans throughout history. Believers are called to discern and respond to these manifestations, aligning their lives with God's revealed truth and purposes. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Evident to the senses, esp. to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived; hence, obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.2. (a.) Detected; convicted; -- with of. 3. (n.) A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto. See Manifesto. 4. (n.) A list or invoice of a ship's cargo, containing a description by marks, numbers, etc., of each package of goods, to be exhibited at the customhouse. 5. (v. t.) To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, -- usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit. 6. (v. t.) To exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia MANIFEST; MANIFESTATIONman'-i-fest, man-i-fes-ta'-shun (phaneroo, phaneros): "To manifest" is generally the translation of phaneroo, "to make apparent" (Mark 4:22 John 17:6 Romans 3:21 1 Timothy 3:16, "God was manifest in the flesh," the Revised Version (British and American) "manifested"; 1 John 1:2 twice, etc.); also of phaneros, "manifest" (Acts 4:16 Romans 1:19 1 Corinthians 3:13 1 John 3:10, etc.); "to make manifest" (phaneroo) (John 1:31 Romans 16:26); of emphanizo, "to make fully manifest" (John 14:21 f); of emphanes, "fully manifest" (Romans 10:20); of delos, "evident," translated "manifest" (1 Corinthians 15:27, the Revised Version (British and American) "evident"); of ekdelos, "very evident" (2 Timothy 3:9, the Revised Version (British and American) "evident"); of prodelos, "evident beforehand" (1 Timothy 5:25, the Revised Version (British and American) "evident"); of aphanes, is "not manifest" (Hebrews 4:13, "There is no creature that is not manifest in his sight"); "manifest," occurs once in the Old Testament as the translation of barar, "to clear," "to purify" (Ecclesiastes 3:18, the Revised Version (British and American) "prove"); of phaneros (2 Maccabees 3:28, the Revised Version (British and American) "manifestly"). Greek 1717. emphanes -- manifest ... manifest. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: emphanes Phonetic Spelling: (em-fan-ace') Short Definition: manifest, visible Definition: manifest, visible ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1717.htm - 6k 5318. phaneros -- visible, manifest 2612. katadelos -- quite manifest 82. adelos -- unseen, not manifest 5319. phaneroo -- to make visible, make clear 1212. delos -- clear, evident 1552. ekdelos -- wholly evident 4271. prodelos -- evident beforehand 1718. emphanizo -- to exhibit, appear (in person), to declare 2016. epiphanes -- notable Strong's Hebrew 1262. barah -- to eat... choose, cause to eat, manifest, give meat. ... 3:18) -- choose, (cause to) eat, manifest, (give) meat. see HEBREW bar. see HEBREW barar. 1261, 1262. barah. 1263 > ... /hebrew/1262.htm - 6k 5046. nagad -- to be conspicuous 6942. qadash -- to be set apart or consecrated Library Book x. It is Manifest that There is Nothing which Men have ever ... Argument. --And this is So Manifest, that Some Heretics have ... God Hath Made Manifest For God Can Only Manifest That, which There is to be Manifested... That all Things are Manifest to God. That Confession unto Him is ... Wherefore, Since it is Manifest that the Baptism Remains in the ... Observe Also the Superficiality and Manifest Falsity of Such a ... That the Soul Shineth of Itself is Equally Manifest Petilianus Said: "But that the Truth of this May be Made Manifest ... When the Matter of an Oath is a Manifest Lie... Thesaurus Manifest (74 Occurrences)... 6. (vt) To exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MANIFEST; MANIFESTATION. ... /m/manifest.htm - 33k Manifestation (11 Occurrences) Praetorian (2 Occurrences) Evidence (41 Occurrences) Evident (26 Occurrences) Character (27 Occurrences) Evidently (4 Occurrences) Guard (185 Occurrences) Repentance (28 Occurrences) Naked (56 Occurrences) Resources What is the difference between the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit and God's omnipresence? | GotQuestions.orgIf God is omnipresent, then what is special about being in the presence of God? | GotQuestions.org Is it possible for gold dust to come down during a church service? | GotQuestions.org Manifest: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Manifest (74 Occurrences)Matthew 12:16 Matthew 26:73 Mark 3:12 Mark 4:22 Luke 8:17 Luke 19:11 John 1:31 John 3:21 John 7:4 John 9:3 John 14:21 John 14:22 John 17:6 John 21:1 Acts 2:20 Acts 4:16 Acts 7:13 Acts 10:40 Acts 24:1 Acts 25:2 Romans 1:19 Romans 9:17 Romans 9:22 Romans 10:20 Romans 16:26 1 Corinthians 3:13 1 Corinthians 4:5 1 Corinthians 11:19 1 Corinthians 14:25 1 Corinthians 15:27 2 Corinthians 2:14 2 Corinthians 3:3 2 Corinthians 4:10 2 Corinthians 4:11 2 Corinthians 5:10 2 Corinthians 5:11 2 Corinthians 7:12 2 Corinthians 11:6 Galatians 5:19 Ephesians 5:13 Philippians 1:13 Colossians 1:26 Colossians 4:4 2 Thessalonians 1:5 1 Timothy 4:15 1 Timothy 5:24 1 Timothy 5:25 1 Timothy 6:7 1 Timothy 6:15 2 Timothy 1:10 2 Timothy 3:9 Titus 3:2 Philemon 1:5 Hebrews 4:13 Hebrews 6:11 Hebrews 9:8 Hebrews 11:14 1 Peter 1:20 2 Peter 1:5 1 John 1:2 1 John 2:19 1 John 3:2 1 John 3:10 1 John 4:9 Revelation 3:18 Revelation 15:4 Psalms 90:16 Proverbs 26:26 Ecclesiastes 3:18 Isaiah 24:23 Jeremiah 17:16 Ezekiel 20:41 Ezekiel 28:22 Ezekiel 28:25 Subtopics Related Terms Transgression (70 Occurrences) |