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Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:33 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2

Elect

Chosen by God for covenant blessings

Ahistorical

The approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context.

Atomistic

The approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions.

Exegesis

The process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage.

prophetes

Greek work (anglicized transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth.

Nabi

The most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet."

Ebed

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet."

Prophet

Emissaries sent from God with a message for His people.

Mal'ak

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet."