1428 prophecy, inspiration of OT
Dictionary of Bible Themes

The prophecies of biblical messengers are acknowledged as being of divine origin, inspired through the activity of the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:20-21

God speaks through his prophets

See also

Nehemiah 9:30
Zechariah 7:12
Hebrews 1:1
Ezekiel 24:20-21

God is the source of prophecy

See also

1 Samuel 15:10

The phrase "the word of the LORD came to ..." is frequently used of (and by) the prophets to indicate that the message they proclaimed came directly from God.

2 Samuel 7:4
1 Kings 13:20; 16:1; 17:2
2 Kings 20:4
Jeremiah 1:2
Ezekiel 6:1
Jonah 1:1
Haggai 2:10
Zechariah 1:1
Deuteronomy 18:22

Prophets inspired by God speak the truth

See also

Jeremiah 28:9

See also

1150 God, truth of
1443 revelation, OT
1610 Scripture
1690 word of God
3272 Holy Spirit in OT
3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration
4155 divination
7772 prophets
7781 seer
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