Saturday, 4 May 2024, 5:09 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
ProphetEmissary sent from God with a message for His people |
Mal'akHebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
EbedHebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
NabiThe most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet" |
ProphetesGreek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth. |
ExegesisThe process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage |
AtomisticThe approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions |
AhistoricalThe approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context |
ElectChosen by God for covenant blessings |
CovenantIn the Bible, this term is used to describe the legal relationship that God established with His people, including the promise of blessings for faithfulness, and the warning of judgment for unfaithfulness. |