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The prophecies of biblical messengers are acknowledged as being of divine origin, inspired through the activity of the Holy Spirit.
God speaks through his prophets
2 Peter 1:20-21 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Zechariah 7:12; Hebrews 1:1
God is the source of prophecy
Ezekiel 24:20-21 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. See also 1 Samuel 15:10; 2 Samuel 7:4; 1 Kings 13:20; Kings 16:1; Kings 17:2; 2 Kings 20:4; Jeremiah 1:2; Ezekiel 6:1; Jonah 1:1; Haggai 2:10; Zechariah 1:1
Prophets inspired by God speak the truth
Deuteronomy 18:22 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
