Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2


Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2. SCROLL DOWN to review key names and terms. You may also search for a term by clicking on its first letter below.

استعراض قاموس المصطلحات باستعمال الفهرس

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A

Ahistorical

The approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context

Atomistic

The approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions

E

Ebed

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet"

Exegesis

The process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage

M

Mal'ak

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet"

N

Nabi

The most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet"

P

Prophet

Emissary sent from God with a message for His people

Prophetes

Greek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth.