Sunday, 19 May 2024, 12:14 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-6

Elect

Term used in the Old Testament for someone 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 word (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

Emissary sent from God with a message for His people

Mal'ak

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

Solomon

Son of king David. Reigned also as king. Built the temple in Jerusalem.