44 Bible Verses about prophets
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And beginning from Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them in all the scriptures, the things relating to himself.
And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
Concerning which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired, who prophesied of the grace which is come to you:
The law and the prophets were until John: since that the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
BELOVED, believe not every pretender to inspiration, but bring these spirits to the trial whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone forth into the world.
but that in the days of the blast of the seventh angel, when he shall sound, then shall the mystery of God be completed, as he spake by his own servants the prophets.
built up on the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And "in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed."
Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
Wherefore ye bear a testimony to yourselves, that ye are the children of those who killed the prophets.
And these also hath God placed in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, directors, different kinds of tongues.
who both murdered the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us, and please not God, and are in opposition to all mankind;
All things therefore whatsoever ye would be willing that men should do to you, just so do ye to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
From Thematic Bible
sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Prophets
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning:
Prophets » General references to
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?
And they were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Inspiration of » Promises of special
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall be utterly unable to contradict or resist.
Which things also we speak, not in discourses framed by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit of God; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
investigating to what time and to what conjuncture the Spirit of Christ in them pointed, when predicting the sufferings coming upon Christ, and the glories subsequent thereto.
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and they would not 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
NOW there were at Antioch, according to the established church, prophets and teachers; such as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger the black, and Lucius a Cyrenian, and Manaen, Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother, and Saul.
And these also hath God placed in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, directors, different kinds of tongues.
And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets; and others preachers of the Gospel; and others pastors and teachers;
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Martyrs
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest those who are sent unto thee; how often would I have collected thy children unto me, just as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they experienced the severest trials, they were slain by the edge of the sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep and goats, destitute of all things, pressed down with afflictions, suffering all kind of misery;
Prophets » Ordinary » The sacred bards of the jews
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius Caesar.
And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Prophets » Were consulted in all difficulties
Prophets » Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth
Now this John had his garment made of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather about his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
And I will give charge 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
But the things which God before announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Messiah should suffer, he hath thus fulfilled.
but that in the days of the blast of the seventh angel, when he shall sound, then shall the mystery of God be completed, as he spake by his own 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, behold, I am sending to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and some of them ye shall kill, and crucify; and some of them ye shall scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city: that upon you may come all the righteous blood which hath been poured out upon the earth, from the blood of the righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come on this generation. read more.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?
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
To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one who believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.
Philip findeth Nathaniel, and saith to him, We have found him whom Moses in the law has described, and the prophets, Jesus the son of Joseph, who is of Nazareth.
And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
And all the prophets indeed from Samuel, and those who succeeded him, as many as have spoken, have also foretold those days.
Prophets » Were called » Holy prophets
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye the holy apostles and prophets, for God hath adjudged her to punishment, for the judgment inflicted on you by her.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning:
And he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord God of the holy prophets hath sent his angel to shew to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass.
Prophets » Spake in the name of the lord
My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
Prophets » Inspired by angels
who have received the law through arrangements of angels, yet have not observed it.
To what end then was the law given? It was given on account of transgressions, until that seed should come to whom the promise was made, being delivered through the ministry of angels into the hand of a mediator.
For if the discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment as its due,
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
But he answered and said unto them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh a sign; and no sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet:
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
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit upon his throne;
For David speaketh concerning him, "I have seen the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand, that I might not be shaken:
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Gad
Prophets » Schools of
Prophets » God avenged all injuries done to
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me these things. And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe 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 exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went 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 at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family.
For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
But he said, Verily, I say unto you, that no prophet is acceptable in his own country. Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon all the land. And unto none of them was Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman. read more.
And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha, and no one of them was cleansed, but 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
For Moses truly said unto the fathers, "A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you from among your brethren, like myself; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall speak to you.
Prophets » Christ exercised the office of
And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to befall him: For, lo! said he, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles: and they will insult him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daniel
When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected in the holy place, (let him that readeth, mark this,)
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Prophets » Often accompanied by music while predicting
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Enoch
Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied also of these men, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with myriads of his 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
GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
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 prophecy in old time came not by the will of man: but the holy men of God spake under the impulse of the Holy Ghost.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius Caesar.
And as we tarried there several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named Agabus.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Amos
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
Then after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are disposed to give a word of exhortation to the people, speak.
And there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah: and unrolling the volume, he found the passage where it is 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 more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: who by faith vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, extinguished the force of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, they were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in battle, routed the armies of aliens. read more.
Women received by a resurrection their dead: but others were tortured, not accepting a release; that they might obtain a better resurrection: and others had trials of mockeries and whippings, yea and farther of chains and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they experienced the severest trials, they were slain by the edge of the sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep and goats, destitute of all things, pressed down with afflictions, suffering all kind of misery; of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered up and down in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens, and caverns of the earth. And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise: God having provided for us something better, that without us they should not attain to perfection.
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 shew to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass; and sending by his angel, he shewed them 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
When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, erected in the holy place, (let him that readeth, mark this,)
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » David
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will bring forth things hid from the foundation of the world.
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
BUT there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers also among you, who wickedly introduce damnable heresies, and deny the sovereign Lord who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction. And many will go out of the way after their fatal errors; by means of whom the way of truth will be injuriously reviled.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul
NOW the Spirit speaketh expresly, that in the latter days some will apostatise from the faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and doctrines of devils;
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 prophecy in old time came not by the will of man: but the holy men of God spake under the impulse of the Holy Ghost.
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
GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
Prophets » Simple in their manner of life
Now this John had his garment made of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather 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
And as we tarried there several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named 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
My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » John the baptist
For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, 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 there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:
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
My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will bring forth things hid from the foundation of the world.
whom the heaven indeed must receive, until the times of restoration of all things, which God hath spoken of by the mouth of all his holy prophets from the beginning of the world.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning:
to remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Prophets
Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied also of these men, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with myriads of his saints,
Topics on Prophets
Believing Prophets
John 5:46For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for of me did he write.
False Apostles, Prophets And Teachers
Matthew 7:15-16Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-16Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20Yet I have a few things against thee, because thou hast suffered that woman Jezabel, calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to lead my servants into error, to commit whoredom, and eat the idol sacrifices.
God Sending Prophets
Acts 7:34Attentive I have beheld the evil treatment of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and I am come down to deliver them. And now come hither, I will send thee into Egypt."
God Sends Prophets
Luke 11:49Therefore also the wisdom of God hath said, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall kill, and shall persecute:
God Spoke By The Prophets
Hebrews 1:1GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
Individual Prophets
Luke 4:25Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon all the land.
Killing Prophets
Romans 11:3"Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I only am left, and they seek my life."
Named Prophets Of The Lord
Acts 21:10And as we tarried there several days, there came down a certain prophet from Judea named Agabus.
Prophets Killed
Luke 11:48Ye do indeed bear witness to, and with pleasure concur in your fathers' deeds; for they truly killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
Prophets Of Other Gods
Titus 1:12One of them, a poet of their own nation, hath said, The Cretans are always liars, wicked beasts, slothful gluttons.
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
Prophets, Lives Of
Hebrews 11:32-38And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets:
Prophets, Role Of
Matthew 2:15and was there till the death of Herod; that what was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying, "Out of Egypt have I called my son."
Revelation Through Prophets
Hebrews 1:1GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
Sons Of The Prophets
Acts 3:25Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And "in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed."
Unnamed Prophets Of The Lord
Matthew 16:14But they replied, Some, that thou art John the Baptist; but others, Elias; and others again, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
Written In The Prophets
Matthew 2:5Then they answered him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet,
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