Scripture About Old testament prophets

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5 Bible Verses

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Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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Amos 3:7 • KJV

This verse highlights the fundamental role of prophets in the Old Testament as divine messengers. God would reveal His plans and intentions to prophets before executing them, demonstrating their special relationship and communication with God.

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Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

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Jeremiah 1:5 • KJV

This verse shows God's personal calling and preparation of prophets even before their birth. It illustrates that prophetic ministry is a divine appointment and not simply a human choice.

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Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

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Isaiah 6:8 • KJV

This passage demonstrates the prophets' willingness to respond to God's call. It shows the prophetic role as one of voluntary service and commitment to delivering God's messages.

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But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, so hath he dealt with us.

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Zechariah 1:6 • KJV

This verse emphasizes the prophets' role in delivering God's words and warnings. It shows how prophetic messages were meant to call people to repentance and accountability.

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For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

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2 Peter 1:21 • KJV

While technically a New Testament verse, this passage provides crucial insight into the nature of Old Testament prophetic revelation. It explains that prophetic messages were divinely inspired, not merely human inventions.

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