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- Dictionaryepiphany/ɪˈpɪfəni/
noun
- 1. the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).
- 2. a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization: "a few years ago, I had an epiphany"
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a (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking. (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure. b. : a revealing scene or moment.
EPIPHANY definition: 1. a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something…. Learn more.
The Feast of the Epiphany (often simply called Epiphany) is a Christian holiday. In the Western Church, it celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Christ (the prophesied Messiah or Savior) to the Magi (popularly known as the three wise men ) and to all Gentiles (non-Jews).
Epiphany, (from Greek epiphaneia, “manifestation”), Christian holiday commemorating the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, and the manifestation of his divinity, as it occurred at his baptism in the Jordan River and at his first miracle, at Cana in Galilee. Epiphany is one of the three principal ...
EPIPHANY meaning: 1. a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something…. Learn more.
When inspiration hits you out of the blue, call it an epiphany. In the Christian tradition, Epiphany (ə-PIF-ə-nee) is a festival celebrating Christ's appearance to the Gentiles, observed every year on January 6.
Definition of epiphany noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. an appearance or manifestation, esp. of a deity. 2. ( cap.) a Christian festival, observed on Jan. 6, commemorating the manifestation of Christ to the gentiles in the persons of the Magi; Twelfth Day.
1. uncountable noun. Epiphany is a Christian festival on the 6th of January which celebrates the arrival of the wise men who came to see Jesus Christ soon after he was born. 2. countable noun. An epiphany is a moment of sudden insight or understanding.
EPIPHANY meaning: a moment when you suddenly understand or become aware of something. Learn more.
