aoratos describes what is not seen, whether God, an unseen one, or things perceived through their effects.

The attested usage chiefly describes God or an unseen personal referent; it also describes unseen things, including things perceived through works and set alongside what is visible.

1. Unseen divine or personal referent · dominant

   The singular masculine forms describe God in 1 Timothy 1:17 and Colossians 1:15, where the APB renders the clauses "the invisible" and "the invisible God." In Hebrews 11:27, the accusative singular masculine form refers to the one Moses endured as though seeing; the APB renders "the invisible one."

   1 Timothy 1:17Colossians 1:15Hebrews 11:27
2. Unseen things or realities · common

   The nominative plural neuter form occurs for things not seen: Colossians 1:16 contrasts "the visible and the invisible" within all created things, while Romans 1:20 says such things are perceived and understood through works.

   Colossians 1:16Romans 1:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "invisible" for the singular and plural occurrences, and "invisible one" in Hebrews 11:27. These renderings confirm the clauses' presentation rather than establish separate meanings.