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theophany

Pronunciation: /θɪˈɒf(ə)ni/
Definition of theophany

noun (plural theophanies)

  • a visible manifestation to humankind of God or a god: the great theophany of Sinai

Origin:

Old English, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek theophaneia, from theos 'god' + phainein 'to show'

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