{"def":{"short":"a manifestation, i.e., (specially) the advent of Christ (past or future)","long":["an appearing, appearance, the appearing of Christ (specifically)"]},"deriv":"from G2016","pronun":{"ipa":"ɛ.piˈfɑ.ni.ɑ","ipa_mod":"e̞.piˈfɑ.ni.ɑ","sbl":"epiphaneia","dic":"eh-pee-FA-nee-ah","dic_mod":"ay-pee-FA-nee-ah"},"see":["G2016"],"comment":"Often used of the glorious manifestation of the gods, and especially of their advent to help. In the New Testament, it refers to the advent of Christ, not only that which has already taken place and by which his presence and power appear in the saving light he has shed upon mankind, but also that illustrious return from heaven to earth to occur in the future."}