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#203 | Prohets, Seers, and Visionaries: The different terms for prophets in the Old Testament
In today’s episode, we explore the interesting world of prophets in the Old Testament by comparing and contrasting three key Hebrew terms: nabi , ra'ah , and hozeh —all often translated as "prophet" or "seer." Drawing from 1 Samuel 9:9, we unpack the linguistic and historical evolution from ra'ah ("seer") to nabi ("prophet")—a shift that appears to be more social than divinely prescribed. What does this transition reveal about how Israel understood prophetic ministry over time?
We discuss how these three terms may reflect different modes of revelation (how prophets receive messages), means of…
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