44 Bible Verses about prophets
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And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them the things concerning himself in all the scriptures.
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,
The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
but in the days of the trumpet of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God will be finished, as he announced to his servants the prophets.
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,
which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.'
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Thus you witness against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then those having gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and those speaking in various kinds of tongues.
who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to all men,
So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do also to 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
Prophets » General references to
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
And they took offense at him. But 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 you a mouth and wisdom which none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; but 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
Now in the church that was at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then those having gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and those speaking in various kinds of tongues.
And he gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,
Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said.
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Martyrs
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
for they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve it."
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
Prophets » Ordinary » The sacred bards of the jews
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.
And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.'"
Prophets » Were consulted in all difficulties
Prophets » Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth
Now John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
And I will grant power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Incognito
Prophets » Predictions of » Were all fulfilled
But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled.
but in the days of the trumpet of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God will be finished, as he announced 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 you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from town to town, that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly, I say to you, all this will come upon this generation. read more.
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you 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
Of him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."
And likewise, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who came afterwards, also announced these days.
Prophets » Were called » Holy prophets
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced judgment for you against her!"
And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants the things which must soon take place."
Prophets » Spake in the name of the lord
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Prophets » Inspired by angels
Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed would come to whom the promise had been made.
For if the message spoken by angels was valid, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment,
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 them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; but no sign will be given to 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
And so, because he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne,
For David says concerning him, 'I saw the Lord always before me; for he is at my right hand, so that I will not be shaken.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Gad
Prophets » Schools of
Prophets » God avenged all injuries done to
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. But he said to me, "Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep 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 be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so 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 took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house."
For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
Then he said, "Truly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. But I tell you truly, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land; but Elijah was sent to none of them except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. read more.
And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha; and not one of them was cleansed, but only 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 said, 'The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brethren; you shall listen to everything he tells you.
Prophets » Christ exercised the office of
They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And he took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was to happen to him. "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit on him, and scourge him, and kill him. And after three days he will rise."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daniel
"So when you see standing in the holy place 'the abomination of desolation,' spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand)
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Prophets » Often accompanied by music while predicting
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Enoch
It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of his holy ones,
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
In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
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
Now his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:
for no prophecy was ever made by the act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
One of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.
As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Amos
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."
And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. And he opened the book, and 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 more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, whose weakness was turned to strength, who became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight. read more.
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated of whom the world was not worthy wandering in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
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 him to show to his servants what must soon take place. And he made it known by sending 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
"So when you see standing in the holy place 'the abomination of desolation,' spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand)
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » David
So was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since 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 false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. And many will follow their licentiousness, and because of them the way of truth will be reviled.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines 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 no prophecy was ever made by the act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit 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
In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
Prophets » Simple in their manner of life
Now John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather belt around his waist; 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
As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
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
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » John the baptist
I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Now his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zacharias the father of john
Now his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, 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 a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had 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
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
So was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world."
whom heaven must receive until the time for establishing all that God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from long ago.
that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles.
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Prophets
It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of his holy ones,
Topics on Prophets
False Apostles, Prophets And Teachers
Matthew 7:15-16"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-16"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20Nevertheless I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and beguiling my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
God Sending Prophets
Acts 7:34I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to rescue them. Come now, and I will send you to Egypt.'
God Sends Prophets
Luke 11:49Therefore the wisdom of God also said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,'
God Spoke By The Prophets
Hebrews 1:1In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
Individual Prophets
Luke 4:25But I tell you truly, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land;
Killing Prophets
Romans 11:3"Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life."
Named Prophets Of The Lord
Acts 21:10As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Prophets Killed
Luke 11:48So you witness that you approve of the deeds of your fathers; for they killed them, and you build their tombs.
Prophets Of Other Gods
Titus 1:12One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons."
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Prophets, Lives Of
Hebrews 11:32-38And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
Prophets, Role Of
Matthew 2:15and remained there until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, "Out of Egypt have I called my son."
Revelation Through Prophets
Hebrews 1:1In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
Sons Of The Prophets
Acts 3:25You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.'
Unnamed Prophets Of The Lord
Matthew 16:14And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
Written In The Prophets
Matthew 2:5So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:
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