The Greek word apokalupsis

Similar to the Greek verb “apokalupto,” the noun “apokalupsis” meant “disclosure” or “revelation.”  The basic meaning of this word, which is used eighteen times in the New Testament, helps readers understand why it is translated “lighten” or “revelation” in Lk. 2:32.

In Rom. 16:25 Paul spoke about the “revelation” of the mystery.  Paul also used this term when discussing supernatural gifts (1 Cor. 14:6, 26).  Some New Testament “revelation” was abundant (2 Cor. 12:7).  Jesus will one day be “revealed” from heaven (2 Thess. 1:7; 1 Pet. 1:7), and this will “reveal” His glory (1 Pet. 4:13).  John used this word in the opening verse of Revelation (i.e. Rev. 1:1).