42 Bible Verses about prophets
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And beginning from Moses and all the prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures, the things concerning Himself.
And He said to them, These are my words which I spoke to you, being still with you, that it behooves all things which have been written concerning me in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms, to be fulfilled.
Concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied concerning the grace towards you, sought out and investigated,
The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every one presses into it.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits if they are of God: because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
but in the day of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, and the mystery of God may be finished, when he has preached the gospel to his servants the prophets.
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone,
Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, In thy seed shall the families of the earth be truly blessed.
Think not that I came to destroy the law of the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfill.
So you witness to yourselves, that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets.
who even killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and persecuted us, and are displeasing to God, and hostile to all men;
Therefore all things whatsoever you may wish that the people may do unto you, do ye even so unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Prophets
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
As he spoke through the mouth of His holy prophets from the beginning;
Prophets » General references to
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!
And they were offended in Him. And Jesus said to them; A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Inspiration of » Promises of special
for I will give to you mouth and wisdom, which all who are opposed to you will not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Which things indeed we speak, not in the teachable words of human wisdom, but in the teachable words of the Spirit, expounding spiritual things to spiritual people.
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
searching into what, or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ who was in them, witnessing the sufferings towards Christ, and the glories after these, did show:
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
And he sent his servants to invite those who had been called to the marriage: and they were not willing to come.
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Frequently in their actions, &c were made signs to the people
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
And there were prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch; Barnabas, and Symeon called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenean, and Manahem, the foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
And during those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Martyrs
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!
because they shed the blood of saints and of prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; they are worthy.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather thy children, in the manner in which a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye were not willing!
they were stoned, they were tempted, they were burnt, they died by the edge of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, troubled, persecuted,
Prophets » Ordinary » The sacred bards of the jews
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.
Prophets » Were consulted in all difficulties
Prophets » Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth
And the same John had his raiment from camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
And I will give to my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Incognito
Prophets » Predictions of » Were all fulfilled
and those things which God proclaimed through the mouth of all the prophets that his Christ should suffer, he hath thus fulfilled.
but in the day of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, and the mystery of God may be finished, when he has preached the gospel to his servants the prophets.
Prophets » One generally attached to the king's household
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Shemaiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Reprove the wicked and exhort to repentance
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Ahijah
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Prophets » The jews » Often imprisoned them
Prophets » FALSE
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Therefore I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: you will kill and crucify some of them; and will scourge some of them in your synagogues, and will persecute them from city to city; in order that all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zachariah the son of the blessed, whom they slew between the temple and the altar, may come upon you. Truly I say unto you, all these things shall come upon this generation. read more.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Prophets » FALSE » Punishment of
Prophets » Frequently left without divine communications on account of sins of the people
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Isaiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the coming, &c of Christ
And to Him give all the prophets witness, that every one believing on him receives the remission of sins through His name.
Philip finds Nathanael and says to him, We have found Him, of whom Moses and the prophets, in the law, did write, Jesus the son of Joseph, who is from Nazareth.
And He said to them, These are my words which I spoke to you, being still with you, that it behooves all things which have been written concerning me in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms, to be fulfilled.
And indeed all the prophets from Samuel and consecutively, so many as spoke, also proclaimed these days.
Prophets » Were called » Holy prophets
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and the saints, and the apostles, and the prophets; because God has judged your judgment from her.
As he spoke through the mouth of His holy prophets from the beginning;
And he said to me, These words are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets has sent his angel to show to his servants the things which it behooves quickly to come to pass.
Prophets » Spake in the name of the lord
Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
Prophets » Inspired by angels
Then what is the law? It was added on account of the transgressions, until the seed to whom the promise was made should come; being ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
For if the word having been spoken by angels was stedfast, and every disobedience and transgression received a just recompense of reward;
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the downfall of nations
Prophets » Ordinary » Trained up and instructed in schools
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jonah
He responding, said to them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and no sign shall be given unto it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jeremiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Exhort to faithfulness and constancy in God's service
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Prophets » The jews » Often left without, on account of sin
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Iddo
Prophets » The jews » Require to hear and believe
Prophets » The historiographers of the jewish nation
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Azariah the son of oded
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » David
Therefore being a prophet and knowing that God swore with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins One should sit upon the throne;
For David says in reference to him, I foresaw my Lord always before me, because he is on my right hand, in order that I may not be moved.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Gad
Prophets » Schools of
Prophets » God avenged all injuries done to
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
And I John am the one seeing and hearing these things; and when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel, the one showing me these things. And he says to me, See that you do it not: I am your fellow-servant, and one of your brethren the prophets, and of those keeping the words of this book: worship God.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Often committed their predictions to writing
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Prophets » The jews » Persecuted them
Rejoice, and he exceedingly glad: because your reward is great in the heavens: for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Prophets » The messengers of God
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Haggai
Prophets » Extraordinary » Specially raised up on occasions of emergency
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Not honored in their own country
And they were offended in Him. And Jesus said to them; A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.
And Jesus Himself witnessed, that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
And He said, Truly I say unto you, that no prophet is acceptable in his own country. And in truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah. When the heaven was shut up three years and six months, how the famine was great over all the land; and Elijah was sent to none of them, except to a widow woman in Sarepta of Sidon. read more.
And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha; and none of them were cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.
Prophets » Felt deeply on account of the calamities which they predicted
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
Prophets » Sometimes uttered their predictions in verse
Prophets » Presented with gifts by those who consulted them
Prophets » Christ predicted to exercise the office of
Moses indeed said; The Lord our God will raise up to you from your brethren a prophet like unto me; Him you will hear concerning all things so many as he may speak to you.
Prophets » Christ exercised the office of
And they were in the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and following they were afraid. And taking the twelve to Himself, again He began to tell them the things which were about to happen to Him; Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, and they will deliver Him to the Gentiles: and they will mock Him, and will scourge Him, and will spit upon Him, and will kill Him; and He will rise the third day.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daniel
Then when you may see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth know),
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Prophets » Often accompanied by music while predicting
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Enoch
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied against these, saying, Behold, the Lord came with his myriads of saints,
Prophets » Were required » To be bold and undaunted
Prophets » Kept the chronicles
Prophets » Frequently married men
Prophets » Predictions of » Written on rolls and read to the people
Prophets » God spake of old by
On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zechariah son of iddo
Prophets » God communicated to » By dreams and visions
Prophets » Were under the influence of the holy ghost while prophesying
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying;
For in the olden time prophecy did not come by the will of man: but men moved by the Holy Ghost spoke from God.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Amos
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the chief rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Men, brethren, if there is any word of consolation to the people in you, speak.
And the Book of Isaiah the prophet was given to Him; and having opened the book, He found the place where it was written,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Joel
Prophets » FALSE » Denunciations against
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Iddo
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jeduthun
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Persecutions of
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Shemaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » moses
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Obed
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hanani
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Oded
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » moses
Prophets » Were required » Not to speak anything but what they received from God
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
And what do I yet say? time will fail me relating concerning Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness became filled up with dynamite, became mighty in war, put to flight the armies of the aliens: read more.
women receive their dead from a resurrection: some were tortured, not accepting deliverance; in order that they might receive a better resurrection: and others received the trial of scourgings and mockings, and still of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were tempted, they were burnt, they died by the edge of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, troubled, persecuted, of whom the world was not worthy; wandering in deserts, and in mountains, and caves and dens of the earth. And all these, having received the witness of the spirit through faith, did not obtain the promise: God having reserved something better for us, that they might not be made perfect apart from us.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Noah
Prophets » Were required » To be vigilant and faithful
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Hananiah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micaiah the son of imlah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » John
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show unto his servants the thing which it behooves speedily to come to pass; and he signified having sent by his angel to his servant John;
Prophets » The servants of God
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zechariah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Ahijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
Then when you may see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth know),
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » David
in order that the word spoken by Isaiah, the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables: I will make known the things which have been hidden from the foundation.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Eldad
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Medad
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Gad
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet sent to eli
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zephaniah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elisha
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Huldah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Peter
However there were indeed false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you, whosoever shall bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their impurities; through whom the way of truth will be slandered:
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul
But the Spirit says positively, that in the last times certain ones will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and to the teachings of demons,
Prophets » Predictions of » Proclaimed in the cities and streets
Prophets » Were required » To declare everything that the lord commanded
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jeremiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Abraham
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Isaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Habakkuk
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elijah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » miriam
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet of judah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » jacob
Prophets » Predictions of » Frequently proclaimed at the gate of the lord's house
Prophets » Predictions of » Written on tables and fixed up in some public place
Prophets » Were required » To receive with attention all God's communications
Prophets » Were called » Holy men of God
For in the olden time prophecy did not come by the will of man: but men moved by the Holy Ghost spoke from God.
Prophets » Were called » Seers
Prophets » Were called » Men of God
Prophets » The watchmen of israel
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Ezekiel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Ezekiel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Malachi
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Obadiah
Prophets » God communicated to » At various time and in divers ways
On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
Prophets » Simple in their manner of life
And the same John had his raiment from camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Prophets » Were esteemed as holy men
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Aaron
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet sent to israel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Deborah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Aaron
Prophets » Counselors to kings
Prophets » Great patience of, under suffering
Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » John the baptist
I say unto you, among those having been born of women no prophet is greater than John the Baptist; nevertheless the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying;
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zacharias the father of john
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying;
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hosea
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nahum
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Anna
And Anna was a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher, herself being advanced in many days, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity;
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daughters of philip
Prophets » FALSE » Warnings to
Prophets » Women sometimes endowed as
Prophets » God communicated to » His secret things
Prophets » Were called » Prophets of God
Prophets » Assisted the jews in their great national undertakings
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » Noadiah
Prophets » Commands
Prophets » Voice
Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
in order that the word spoken by Isaiah, the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables: I will make known the things which have been hidden from the foundation.
whom it behooves heaven indeed to receive until the times of the restitution of all things which God spoke through the mouth of all his prophets from the beginning.
As he spoke through the mouth of His holy prophets from the beginning;
to remember the words which have been spoken hitherto by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles:
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Prophets
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied against these, saying, Behold, the Lord came with his myriads of saints,
Topics on Prophets
Believing Prophets
John 5:46For if you were believing Moses, you were believing me; for he wrote concerning me.
False Apostles, Prophets And Teachers
Matthew 7:15-16But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are rapacious wolves.
False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-16But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are rapacious wolves.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have it against you, that you suffer the woman Jezebel, who says herself to be a prophet, and teaches and deceives my servants to commit fornication, and to cat things sacrificed to idols.
God Sending Prophets
Acts 7:34Seeing, I have seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and heard their groaning, and have come down to deliver them. And come now, I will send thee into Egypt.
God Sends Prophets
Luke 11:49Therefore the wisdom of God said, I will send unto them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will slay and persecute.
God Spoke By The Prophets
Hebrews 1:1On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
Individual Prophets
Luke 4:25And in truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah. When the heaven was shut up three years and six months, how the famine was great over all the land;
Killing Prophets
Romans 11:3Lord, they have slain thy prophets, they have digged down thine altars: and I am left alone, and they are seeking my life.
Named Prophets Of The Lord
Matthew 24:15Then when you may see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth know),
Prophets Killed
Luke 11:48Therefore you are witnesses and you consent unto the works of your fathers: because they slew them, and you build.
Prophets Of Other Gods
Titus 1:12A certain one of them, their own prophet, said, The Cretans are all liars, evil beasts, slow stomachs.
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
Prophets, Lives Of
Hebrews 11:32-38And what do I yet say? time will fail me relating concerning Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets:
Prophets, Role Of
Matthew 2:15and was there until the death of Herod: in order that the Word, having been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying; Out of Egypt have I called my son.
Revelation Through Prophets
Hebrews 1:1On many occasions and in many ways in the olden time, God having spoken to the fathers through the prophets, at the last of these days has spoken to us through his Son,
Sons Of The Prophets
Acts 3:25Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, In thy seed shall the families of the earth be truly blessed.
Unnamed Prophets Of The Lord
Matthew 16:14And they said, Some, John the Baptist; and some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
Written In The Prophets
Matthew 2:5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for thus it has been written by the prophet;
