Vision
חָזוֹן (chazon)
A divine revelation — God's supernatural communication through sight and insight.
Chazon is the Hebrew word for vision, meaning a divine revelation received through supernatural sight. Prophets were called 'seers' because they saw what others could not — God's purposes, warnings, and plans.
"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." — Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
Key Verses
Proverbs 29:18
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”Read in context
Habakkuk 2:2
“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”Read in context
Strong's Concordance
Strong's H2377 — Vision (חָזוֹן (chazon))
Browse the full lexicon entry and every KJV verse where חָזוֹן (chazon) appears.
Open Strong's H2377Etymology and Original Meaning
Chazon comes from the verb chazah, meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive.' It refers specifically to prophetic sight — seeing beyond the natural into the spiritual realm. Prophets were originally called 'seers' (1 Samuel 9:9) because they perceived what was hidden from ordinary eyes. A vision was God pulling back the curtain on reality.
Visions in the Old Testament
God communicated through visions to Abraham (Genesis 15:1), Isaiah (Isaiah 1:1), Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1), and Daniel (Daniel 7-12). These visions ranged from personal guidance to cosmic apocalyptic scenes. They were not products of imagination but invasions of divine revelation — God showing His servants things they could not discover on their own.
Visions in the New Testament
The Spirit poured out at Pentecost brought visions (Acts 2:17). Peter's vision of the sheet (Acts 10) broke down Jew-Gentile barriers. Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia redirected his mission (Acts 16:9). John's Revelation is an extended vision of heaven, history, and the consummation of all things. Visions continued to guide the early church's mission.
Vision and Purpose
Proverbs 29:18 warns, 'Where there is no vision, the people perish.' Without God's revealed direction, communities lose their way. This vision is not merely human planning but divine revelation — understanding God's purposes and aligning life accordingly. A people grounded in God's word have clarity, direction, and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does vision mean in the Bible?
Vision (chazon) is divine revelation received through supernatural sight. It refers to God communicating His purposes, warnings, and plans to prophets and believers through spiritual perception.
What does 'where there is no vision the people perish' mean?
Proverbs 29:18 means that without God's revealed word and direction, people lose their moral and spiritual bearings. The 'vision' here is prophetic revelation — God's communicated will.
Which Bible verse uses the word "Vision"?
Proverbs 29:18 — "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he" (KJV). It also appears in Habakkuk 2:2, Acts 2:17.
Why does the Hebrew word behind "Vision" matter?
Chazon comes from the verb chazah, meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive.' It refers specifically to prophetic sight — seeing beyond the natural into the spiritual realm. English uses one word, "Vision", where the Hebrew חָזוֹן (chazon) carries the fuller sense: a divine revelation — god's supernatural communication through sight and insight.
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