Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2:53 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8

Assyria

Country that conquered the northern tribes of Israel.

Rehoboam

Son of king Solomon. The kingdom was divided due to his disrespectful treatment of some of the tribes.

Solomon

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

Mal'ak

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

Prophet

Emissary sent from God with a message for His people

Ebed

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

Nabi

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

Prophetes

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

Exegesis

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

Atomistic

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