chiz.za.von denotes an experienced or reported vision, especially a night vision, and can name a vision-associated place.

The word most often denotes visions associated with sleep or the night, including experiences that frighten, pass away, or occur amid deep sleep. It also occurs for a vision reported by Nathan, a prophet's vision, and the designation “Valley of Vision.”

1. Night-time visionary experience · dominant

   In Job 4:13 the plural construct form occurs amid disturbing night experiences as deep sleep falls; in Job 33:15 the singular construct form is set alongside a dream and the night. Job 7:14 associates plural forms with frightening dreams, while Job 20:8 compares a person’s disappearance to a night vision that is driven away.

   Job 4:13Job 7:14Job 20:8Job 33:15
2. Prophetic or reported vision · common

   In 2 Samuel 7:17 the singular absolute form is the vision according to which Nathan spoke to David. In Zechariah 13:4 the singular construct form belongs to each prophet in the setting of prophesying; Joel 3:1 has a plural absolute form in the restoration announcement, though the APB wording supplied for that verse does not isolate its contribution.

   2 Samuel 7:17Joel 3:1Zechariah 13:4
3. Place designation · occasional

   In Isaiah 22:1 and Isaiah 22:5, the singular absolute form occurs in the repeated designation “Valley of Vision,” framing an oracle and a day of tumult in that valley.

   Isaiah 22:1Isaiah 22:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB explicitly uses “vision,” “visions,” and “night visions” in several clauses, and renders the Isaiah designation as “Valley of Vision.” Its supplied wording for Joel 3:1 does not make this term’s particular rendering clear.