חָזוֹן
A sight (mentally), i.e. a dream , revelation , or oracle
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What does חָזוֹן (ḥāzôn) mean in the Bible?
חָזוֹן (ḥāzôn) is a Hebrew word meaning "a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream , revelation , or oracle". a sight (mentally), i. Its removal signifies divine judgment and the end of authentic revelation among corrupt prophets. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
Supernatural seeing that bypasses normal perception; divine communication through mental imagery rather than external sight
a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle BDB: vision Usage: vision.
Why This Word Matters
Its removal signifies divine judgment and the end of authentic revelation among corrupt prophets. Isaiah 22:1-8
The city with revelation fails to perceive God’s purpose. Isaiah 28:7-13
Erring in vision indicates distortion of divine revelation. Micah 3:5-8
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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