Bible Dictionary
APPEAR
To appear means to become visible or manifest. In Scripture it may describe God’s self-revelation, visions, angels, natural phenomena, the risen Christ’s appearances, or the future manifestation of Christ and judgment.
Biblical Usage
Scripture uses appearing for God’s self-revelations, visions, angels, the risen Christ, Pentecostal phenomena, the disclosure of sin, and Christ’s future manifestation. It also describes the coming of morning, stars, flowers, flocks, and grapes.