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Strong's G602 ἀποκάλυψις (apokalypsis)

Apokalypsis means “disclosure” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H602 — anaq (“cry”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G602
Language Greek
Linked Usages 34
Books 13

Strong's G602 Quick Answer

Strong's G602 ἀποκάλυψις (apokalupsis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) n. 1. disclosure [from G601] It has 34 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include revelation, come, revealed, lighten, and manifestation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) n. 1. disclosure [from G601]
Usage
34 linked usages
Books
13 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
revelation, come, revealed, lighten, and manifestation

Meaning and Definition

apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) n. 1. disclosure [from G601] KJV: appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation Root(s): G601

Original Word
ἀποκάλυψις
Transliteration
apokalupsis
Derivation
Root: ἀποκαλύπτω R1: 601
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G602. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

revelation

Usage: ἀπο-κάλυψις, -εως, ἡ (ἀποκαλύπτω), [in LXX: 1Ki.20:30 (עֶרְוָה), Sir.11:27 22:22 42:1 * ;] an uncovering, laying bare (Plut.). Metaphorical, a reveal­ing, revelation: a disclosure of divine truth, or a manifestion from God: Luk.2:32 Rom.2:5 8:19 16:25, 1Co.1:7 14:6 14:26, 2Co.12:1 12:7, Gal.1:12 2:2, Eph.1:17 3:3 2Th.1:7 1Pe.1:7 1:13 4:13, Rev.1:1.† SYN.: ἐπιφάνεια, παρουσία, φανέρωσις (see Tr., Syn., xciv; Lft., Notes, 102, 178; Westc, Eph., 178 f.; M, Th., 145 ff.; Cremer, 343) (AS)

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How Strong's G602 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apokalupsis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

revelation Romans 2:5 come 1 Corinthians 14:6 revealed 2 Thessalonians 1:7 appearing 1 Peter 1:7 coming 1 Corinthians 1:7 lighten Luke 2:32 manifestation Romans 8:19 revelations 2 Corinthians 12:7

How Strong's G602 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 18 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) appears 19 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G602 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G602 in the New Testament

18 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 2:32 KJV

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Romans 2:5 KJV

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Romans 8:19 KJV

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Strong's G602 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 18:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, for she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

Leviticus 18:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s wife; it is thy father’s nakedness.

Leviticus 18:9 Septuagint / Brenton

The nakedness of thy sister by thy father or by thy mother, born at home or abroad, their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

Strong's G602 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 11:27 Septuagint / Brenton

The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: And in his end his deeds shall be discovered.

Wisdom of Sirach 22:22 Septuagint / Brenton

If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciliation: Except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: For for these things every friend will depart.

Usage Excerpts

First 34 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G602.

Leviticus 18:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, for she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Leviticus 18:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s wife; it is thy father’s nakedness.
Leviticus 18:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The nakedness of thy sister by thy father or by thy mother, born at home or abroad, their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.
Leviticus 18:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or thy daughter’s daughter, their nakedness thou shalt not uncover; because it is thy nakedness.
Leviticus 18:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of the daughter of thy father’s wife; she is thy sister by the same father: thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Leviticus 18:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister, for she is near akin to thy father.
Leviticus 18:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, for she is near akin to thy mother.
Leviticus 18:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, and thou shalt not go in to his wife; for she is thy relation.
Leviticus 18:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter-in-law, for she is thy son’s wife, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Leviticus 18:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother’s wife: it is thy brother’s nakedness.
Leviticus 18:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The nakedness of a woman and her daughter shalt thou not uncover; her son’s daughter, and her daughter’s daughter, shalt thou not take, to uncover their nakedness, for they are thy kinswomen: it is impiety.
Leviticus 20:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister, or of the sister of thy mother; for that man has uncovered the nakedness of one near akin: they shall bear their iniquity.
Ruth 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass when he lies down, that thou shalt mark the place where he lies down, and shalt come and lift up the covering of his feet, and shalt lie down; and he shall tell thee what thou shalt do.
1 Kingdoms 20:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Saul was exceedingly angry with Jonathan, and said to him, Thou son of traitorous damsels! for do I not know that thou art an accomplice with the son of Jesse to thy shame, and to the shame of thy mother’s nakedness?
Luke 2:32 New Testament, KJV
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Romans 2:5 New Testament, KJV
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Romans 8:19 New Testament, KJV
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Romans 16:25 New Testament, KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 14:6 New Testament, KJV
Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
1 Corinthians 14:26 New Testament, KJV
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
2 Corinthians 12:1 New Testament, KJV
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:7 New Testament, KJV
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Galatians 1:12 New Testament, KJV
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 2:2 New Testament, KJV
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Ephesians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
Ephesians 3:3 New Testament, KJV
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
2 Thessalonians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
1 Peter 1:7 New Testament, KJV
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 1:13 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 4:13 New Testament, KJV
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Revelation 1:1 New Testament, KJV
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Wisdom of Sirach 11:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: And in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
Wisdom of Sirach 22:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciliation: Except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: For for these things every friend will depart.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G602, grouped by book.

Leviticus 12 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ruth 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Galatians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 3 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G602 FAQ

What does apokalypsis (ἀποκάλυψις) mean?

Apokalypsis (Strong's G602) is a Greek word most simply glossed "disclosure". apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) n. 1. disclosure [from G601]

How many times is apokalypsis (ἀποκάλυψις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 34 linked usages for Strong's G602 across 13 books.

Where can I study apokalypsis (ἀποκάλυψις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G602 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate apokalypsis (ἀποκάλυψις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as revelation, come, revealed, lighten, manifestation, and coming. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G602 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G602, with linked reader references where each row is available.