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    Manifest/Reveal

    φανερόω (Phaneroō)

    To make visible, manifest, or reveal what was previously hidden.

    Greek
    Strong's G5319
    Pronunciation: fah-neh-ROH-oh
    Quick Answer

    The Greek word phaneroō means to make visible or manifest — describing how God reveals Himself, His truth, and His purposes to humanity.

    "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." — 1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

    Key Verses

    1 Timothy 3:16

    “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
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    1 John 3:5

    “And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”
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    John 1:31

    “And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.”
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    Strong's Concordance

    Strong's G5319 — Manifest/Reveal (φανερόω (Phaneroō))

    Browse the full lexicon entry and every KJV verse where φανερόω (Phaneroō) appears.

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    The Meaning of Phaneroō

    Phaneroō means to make visible, clear, or manifest. It describes the act of revealing something that was previously hidden or unseen. In the New Testament, it is used supremely of the incarnation — God making Himself visible in human flesh. What was invisible became touchable, knowable, seeable.

    Christ the Manifestation of God

    The greatest phaneroō in history is the incarnation: 'God was manifest in the flesh' (1 Timothy 3:16). In Christ, the invisible God became visible. The abstract became concrete. The transcendent became immanent. Jesus is the full, final revelation of who God is — 'He that hath seen me hath seen the Father' (John 14:9).

    Manifesting Christ Today

    Paul speaks of God making 'manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place' (2 Corinthians 2:14). Believers are called to make Christ visible in the world — through their words, actions, and character. The same God who said 'Let light shine out of darkness' has shone in believers' hearts to manifest His glory.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does phaneroō mean in Greek?

    Phaneroō means to make visible, manifest, or reveal. It describes making something previously hidden become clear and evident — supremely used of God revealing Himself through Christ.

    How was God manifest in the flesh?

    God was manifest in the flesh through the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The eternal, invisible God took on human nature, becoming visible and knowable. Jesus is the complete revelation of God's character and nature.

    What is the Greek word for "Manifest/Reveal" in the Bible?

    φανερόω (Phaneroō), pronounced "fah-neh-ROH-oh." It means to make visible, manifest, or reveal what was previously hidden. Its Strong's number is G5319. It is the word behind "Manifest/Reveal" in the New Testament, for example in 1 Timothy 3:16.

    Which Bible verse uses the word "Manifest/Reveal"?

    1 Timothy 3:16 — "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory" (KJV). It also appears in 1 John 3:5, John 1:31.

    Related Words

    Incarnation
    Logos
    Glory (Doxa)
    Truth (Emeth)

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    Word Meaning

    Manifest/Reveal (φανερόω (Phaneroō))

    To make visible, manifest, or reveal what was previously hidden.

    Strong's

    Strong's G5319 — Manifest/Reveal

    φανερόω (Phaneroō) • To make visible, manifest, or reveal what was previously hidden.

    Word Meaning

    Revelation (גָּלָה (Galah) / ἀποκάλυψις (Apokalypsis))

    God's unveiling of hidden truth to humanity

    Dream Meaning

    Biblical Meaning of Snakes in a Dream (KJV)

    Deception, hidden enemies, and spiritual attack.

    Dream Meaning

    Biblical Meaning of Dogs in a Dream (KJV)

    Loyalty when tame, but also false teachers and unclean influence.

    Strong's

    Strong's H1320 — Flesh (Basar)

    בָּשָׂר (basar) • Physical substance and mortal frailty — human nature in its weakness and vulnerability.

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