Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Prophets » God spake of old by
God, who at many times and in various manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and gave symbols, by the witness of the prophets.
Vision » A mode of revelation
The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a message from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, Arise you, and let us rise up against her in battle.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a worthless thing, and the deceit of their heart.
Thus says the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you worthless: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no open vision.
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and gave symbols, by the witness of the prophets.
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, so he may run that reads it.
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.
Then you spoke in a vision to your holy one, and said, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Visions » Often multiplied for the benefit of the people
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and gave symbols, by the witness of the prophets.