VISITATION
viz-i-ta'-shun, vis-(pequddah; episkope): In Biblical writings, the divine
investigation or inspection of men's character and deeds with a view to
apportioning to them their due lot, whether of reward or of chastisement;
divine dispensation of mercy or of punishment.
(1) In a general sense: "Visited after the visitation of all men" (Nu
16:29), i.e. in natural death, the usual lot of men, as opposed to a
calamitous death; "She shall have fruit in the visitation of souls" (The
Wisdom of Solomon 3:13 the King James Version), i.e. in the time of divine
judgment. So Sirach 18:20 and perhaps 1Pe 2:12.
(2) In a good sense, of God's care, providence and mercy: "Thy visitation (the
Revised Version margin "care") hath preserved my spirit" (Job 10:12). So
Lu 19:44, and, according to some, 1Pe 2:12 (see above).
(3) Most frequently in an evil sense, of calamity or distress viewed as
divine punishment: "What will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the
desolation which shall come from far?" (Isa 10:3). So Jer 8:12;
10:15; 11:23; 23:12; 46:21; 48:44; 50:27; 51:18; Ho 9:7; Mic 7:4; The
Wisdom of Solomon 14:11.
D. Miall Edwards
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