Thursday, 16 May 2024, 9:48 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-6
Richard Ramsay
DavidSecond king of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
EbedHebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
ElectTerm used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings |
ExegesisThe process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage |
InvisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong internally, that is, those who will come to have true saving faith |
JeremiahProphet who broke a clay jar in front of the elders to show what would happen to Judah |
JonahProphet called to preach in Nineveh. He was swallowed by a large fish when he refused to go. |
JudahName given to the two southern tribes of the Jewish nation after the division |
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. |