The concept of Vision in Christianity
Synonyms: Sight, Eyesight, Perception, View, Foresight, Imagination, Insight, Observation, Perspective, Discernment, Imagination.
In German: Vision; In Swedish: Vision; In French: Vision; In Dutch: Visie; In Finnish: Visio; In Spanish: ³Õ¾±²õ¾±Ã³²Ô; In Malay: Penglihatan
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Christian concept of 'Vision'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This refers to the Father, the consciousness of sonship, and the complete union with Him, which sets before us the main blessedness and glory of heaven.[1] (2) The vision of Jesus Christ, which is a transient revelation of an eternal fact, that the Lord not only 'worked,' but suffered with those who suffered for His sake.[2] (3) This refers to what Moses wanted to see, the glory of God, and is the central theme within the narrative.[3] (4) The experience of the Transfiguration, and Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of Man be risen again from the dead, and it was a revelation.[4] (5) This refers to the narrative and imagery described in the text, a depiction of restoration, hope, and the divine power to bring life.[5]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This is what Jehovah desires him to write, plainly, so that people may run to tell the good news of the foe's doom and Judah's deliverance, indicating a message to be shared.[6] (2) This is a reference to the vision of Isaiah, where Hezekiah's acts and goodness were written.[7] (3) A metaphorical understanding of spiritual insight, particularly as referenced in 1 Corinthians 13:12.[8]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie, according to the text.[9] (2) A series of nine visions, extending onwards to Zechariah 7, communicated to the prophet in the third month after his installation, and these visions were reported to him.[10]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) The event of the Transfiguration is referred to by Jesus Himself as a vision, as confirmed by the three Synoptists, providing a glimpse into a profound spiritual experience.[11]
From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus
(1) The experience of the transfiguration, the appearance of Moses and Elias, and the voice from the cloud, which Jesus instructed his disciples to keep secret.[12]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) Daniel fell into careful and repeated meditation on this, and he provided another form of humiliation through fasting, as the text describes.[13] (2) This refers to the event in which an angel and God appeared together, and the text examines the nature of this appearance and the identity of the figures involved in the event.[14] (3) A visual experience that may be sent by a divine entity, though the reliability of the individual's interpretation is uncertain, prompting consideration of the individual's righteousness.[15] (4) Visions are a part of the spiritual experiences that will occur in the last days when the Holy Spirit is poured out, and they will be seen by young men.[16] (5) A vision occurred after Ignatius's death, where certain individuals saw him appearing before them and embracing them, providing them with a form of assurance and a shared experience.[17]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) The vision is referred to as something that Jesus charged the disciples to tell to no man until the Son of man be risen from the dead, suggesting secrecy.[18]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) The vision was revealed, describing the dead friar's experience after death.[19] (2) The vision was a key element of the narrative, where Friar James saw a tree representing the friars, and events that would come to pass.[20] (3) An experience where the young friar's soul appeared to Friar Conrad after his death, providing insights about his state and requesting prayers for relief.[21]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) One of the seven kinds of prophecy, it is when a prophet sees something, like the example of Isaias seeing the Lord sitting, as described in the text.[22] (2) This is related to perfect knowledge and is the perfection of happiness. It is stated that the mode of faith is incompatible with vision.[23] (3) The state of understanding or experiencing the Divine Essence, which faith anticipates.[24]
From: The city of God
(1) The vision is what Jacob saw in a dream, and it was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven, and the angels of God ascended and descended by it.[25]
Gnostic concept of 'Vision'
From: The Gnostics and Their Remains
(1) A symbolic experience leading to the introduction of Serapis, seen as a divine command for worship.[26]
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) This describes what the disciples see, which is fire, water, wine, and blood, and which Jesus explains to them, revealing the spiritual significance of these elements.[27]
The concept of Vision in local and regional sources
Vision in this context denotes profound spiritual experiences, such as Begu witnessing Hilda's soul's ascent and a king receiving divine revelation, both highlighting significant occurrences that connect the earthly realm to heavenly insights.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Another term for Yoga, the union of which with action leads to a favorable outcome, as mentioned within the context of the Gita's concluding verse.[28] (2) This represents the ability to perceive and understand the true nature of the situation, which was obscured by an illusion, preventing the speaker from realizing the constant companionship.[29] (3) The ability to see in one's mind the ideal representation of the Lord, as Sabari envisions Rama after the sage's counsel.[30] (4) A poem by Baldoon Dhingra that showcases beauty but suffers from weak opening lines that shock due to poor phrasing.[31] (5) Refers to Sabari's imaginative foresight of a divine being she is encouraged to aspire towards instead of Mowdgalya.[32]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The vision refers to the experience of Begu, a nun, who saw Hilda's soul ascend to heaven, and was a revelation of her death in another monastery, and was made known to others.[33] (2) This refers to an experience that was revealed from Heaven to a king, and he was told to fulfill a promise he made, indicating a significant event.[34]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The vision where creation and things of that sort do not at all appear.[35]