Bible Dictionary

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.


  • False Prophet
  • Two Witnesses
  • Prophecy

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