I've always wondered whether or not the word "prophet" was ALWAYS someone who spoke of "future" events or was it also one who was a "spokesperson" for God (YHVH)??
Weren't the OT prophets known to REBUKE the conduct of kings or nations and/or predict future events?
Isn't a prophet a "messenger" FROM God who speaks not his own words but the words of God?? Are ALL of God's words predictive prophecy or the foretelling of future events or does God also correct as well as comfort… with His words spoken by those He chooses? Am I saying everyone is a prophet… oh of course not but…
The kinds of prophecy fall under two divisions; predictive and didactic. Predictive prophecy is a communication from God, spoken by a prophet revealing acts or events that will take place in the future.
Didactic prophecy is a communication from God spoken by a prophet (spokesperson of God ), revealing instructions or teachings of God.
IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
PROPHET
Hebrew masculine noun nabiy'
A spokesperson or messenger who gives forth (proclaims) information resulting from a direct communication from God.
IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
PROPHECY
Greek feminine noun prophēteia
a discourse emanating from divine inspiration and declaring the purposes of God, whether by reproving and admonishing the wicked, or comforting the afflicted, or revealing things hidden; esp. by foretelling future events
Does anyone else have an answer to the question... What is a Prophet?
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