Lexicon
ἀφανής
aphanēs
G0852
G:A Greek

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aphanes describes what is not concealed before the one whose eyes see all creation.

Its sole attested use describes creation as not concealed before the one whose eyes behold all things.

Senses in use

  1. Not concealed from sight · dominant

    In Hebrews 4:13, the nominative singular feminine adjective occurs in the statement that no creation is concealed before him; the APB renders the clause, "And no creation is hidden before him," before contrasting this with all things being naked and laid bare to his eyes.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 4:13, the APB presents the clause as "no creation is hidden before him." This rendering confirms the clause's overall assertion rather than isolating the adjective mechanically.

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