Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:32 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8
Richard Ramsay

Judah

Name given to the two southern tribes of the Jewish nation after the division

Kingdom

New Testament term that indicates the restoration of God's people and their victory over the world

Mal'ak

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

Moses

Chosen 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.

Nabi

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

Nahum

Prophet who ministered in the southern kingdom of Judah after the Assyrian judgment, but addressed his message to Assyria

Nineveh

Capital of Assyria

Noah

After the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe.

Outside

Term used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation

Prophet

Emissary sent from God with a message for His people