An ecstatic state in which people may be aware of God communicating with them; it may cause them to lose control of their actions or to have abnormal strength.

Ezekiel 8:1-3

God communicating with people through a trance

Ezekiel

Acts 10:9-23; 11:4-18

Peter

Acts 22:17-21

Paul

Revelation 1:10-13; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10

John

Numbers 24:2-3,12-13

Examples of the Holy Spirit's domination of individuals in a trance-like manner

Balaam

1 Samuel 19:19-24

King Saul and his men pursuing David

Judges 14:6,19; 15:14

Under the influence of the Holy Spirit people may act with abnormal strength

Samson

1 Kings 18:46

See also

Elijah

1265 hand of God
1403 God, revelation
1409 dream
1469 visions
3030 Holy Spirit, power
3239 Holy Spirit, anointing
3272 Holy Spirit in OT
5842 eloquence