Bible Dictionary

Prophet

A person who speaks a message on behalf of God.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

372 of 516

Letter

P

Meaning

A person who speaks a message on behalf of God.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 7:1
  • Deuteronomy 18:15-18
  • 1 Samuel 3:20
  • Amos 3:7
  • Matthew 21:11
  • Luke 24:19
  • Acts 3:22-23
  • Ephesians 4:11

Also Called

prophets

Original Language

Hebrew

נָבִיא

navi

prophet

Greek

προφήτης

prophētēs

prophet

Meaning

A prophet is a person who speaks a message on behalf of God.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a prophet is a person chosen by God to declare His message.

Prophets appear throughout both the Old and New Testaments, speaking to individuals, nations, and kings.


Key References

  • Exodus 7:1
  • Deuteronomy 18:15-18
  • 1 Samuel 3:20
  • Amos 3:7
  • Matthew 21:11
  • Luke 24:19
  • Acts 3:22-23
  • Ephesians 4:11

  • Prophecy
  • Messenger
  • Priest
  • King
  • Seer

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 7:1
  • Deuteronomy 18:15-18
  • 1 Samuel 3:20
  • Amos 3:7
  • Matthew 21:11
  • Luke 24:19
  • Acts 3:22-23
  • Ephesians 4:11

Related Terms

Study Topics

prophet prophecy messenger ministry