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viz-i-tā´shun, vis- (פּקדּה, pekÌ£uddaÌ„h; ἐπισκοπηÌ, episkopeÌ„Ì): 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†(), 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 . (2) In a good sense, of God's care, providence and mercy: “Thy visitation (the Revised Version margin “careâ€) hath preserved my spirit†(). So , and, according to some, (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?†(). So ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; The Wisdom of Solomon 14:11.