Prophet
a person who speaks or delivers a message on behalf of another
Basic Meaning
A prophet is a person who speaks, declares, or delivers a message on behalf of another.
The term is commonly used for individuals who are believed to communicate messages from a deity.
Biblical Usage
Prophets appear throughout Scripture in historical narratives, poetry, prophecy, and the New Testament.
References to prophets occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Related Topics
- False Prophet
- Two Witnesses
- Prophecy
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