A theophany is “an appearance of God.” In these theophanies God took on various visible forms to show himself to people.
God appeared to Abraham (Gen. 18:1–33), Jacob (Gen. 32:28–30), the people of Israel (as a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night: Ex. 13:21–22), the elders of Israel (Ex. 24:9–11), Manoah and his wife (Judg. 13:21–22), Isaiah (Isa. 6:1), and others.
A much greater visible manifestation of God than these Old Testament theophanies was found in the person of Jesus Christ himself. He could say, “He who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
Reference:
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
https://www.gotquestions.org/theophany-Christophany.html
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