Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:44 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2
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Mal'akHebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet." |
MosesChosen to deliver Israel from Egypt. Received the covenant focused on the law, with the promise of blessings for those who obey and curses for those who disobey. |
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NabiThe most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet." |
NoahAfter the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe. |
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OutsideTerm used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation. |
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ProphetEmissaries sent from God with a message for His people. |
prophetesGreek work (anglicized transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth. |
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RemnantTerm used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful. |
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VisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally. |