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The concept of the "Voice of God" is a profound theme throughout the Bible, representing the divine authority, creative power, and communicative presence of God. The Voice of God is not merely a sound but an expression of His will and purpose, often associated with revelation, judgment, and creation.

Creation and Authority

The Voice of God is first encountered in the creation narrative. In Genesis 1, God speaks the universe into existence: "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis 1:3). This demonstrates the creative power inherent in God's voice, where His spoken word brings forth reality. The authority of God's voice is absolute, commanding the elements and establishing the order of creation.

Revelation and Covenant

Throughout the Scriptures, the Voice of God is a medium of revelation. In Exodus 19:19, as God prepares to give the Law to Israel, "the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder. Moses spoke, and God answered him in the thunder" . Here, the Voice of God is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, underscoring the seriousness of the covenant being established. The giving of the Ten Commandments is accompanied by God's voice, emphasizing His direct communication with His people.

Guidance and Prophecy

The Voice of God also serves as guidance for His people. In 1 Kings 19:12, Elijah experiences God's voice not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in "a still small voice" . This illustrates that God's voice can be gentle and intimate, providing direction and comfort. Prophets throughout the Old Testament, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, often begin their messages with phrases like "Thus says the LORD," indicating that their words are not their own but are delivered through the Voice of God.

Judgment and Power

The Voice of God is frequently associated with judgment. In Psalm 29, the psalmist describes the Voice of the LORD as powerful and majestic, capable of breaking cedars and shaking the wilderness: "The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters" (Psalm 29:3). This imagery conveys the overwhelming power and authority of God's voice in executing judgment and demonstrating His sovereignty over creation.

The New Testament and Jesus Christ

In the New Testament, the Voice of God is notably present at key moments in the life of Jesus Christ. At His baptism, "a voice from heaven said, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'" (Matthew 3:17). Similarly, during the Transfiguration, the Voice of God affirms Jesus' divine sonship and authority: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!" (Matthew 17:5). These instances highlight the divine approval and the unique relationship between the Father and the Son.

Eschatological Significance

The Voice of God also holds eschatological significance. In Revelation, the apostle John hears a loud voice like a trumpet, signifying the unveiling of divine mysteries and the final judgment: "I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet" (Revelation 1:10). The Voice of God in Revelation is both a herald of hope and a pronouncement of judgment, marking the culmination of God's redemptive plan.

In summary, the Voice of God in the Bible is a multifaceted expression of His power, authority, and presence. It is a vehicle for creation, revelation, guidance, judgment, and the affirmation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The Voice of God commands reverence and obedience, reflecting His sovereign will and purpose throughout history and into eternity.

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Psalm 29:3,5
The voice of the LORD is on the waters: the God of glory thunders: the LORD is on many waters.
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Psalm 68:33
To him that rides on the heavens of heavens, which were of old; see, he does send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
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Greek

4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Faith is always the and involves hearing His voice – whereby the believer ... it is the
faith that only God can give . ... do not struggle in the power of the will ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k

Library

"It is I, be not Afraid. " Extracted from Knox's Admonition to ...
... and earth were created, but also to be the power of God ... And, to be short, you know
God's word to be of ... the holy word, and most blessed gospel and voice of God ...
/.../knox/the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /it is i be not.htm

The Voice from the Bush
... of milk and honey.' They will listen to your voice; and you ... we may offer a sacrifice
to Jehovah our God.' But I ... go unless he is made to do so by a mighty power. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the voice from the bush.htm

Kept by the Power of God
... No goodness or power can be received separate from God, and if you want to ... Because
in the very eyes and tones and voice of Jesus, the Son of God, he saw ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/absolute surrender/kept by the power of.htm

A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
... of their problem when they lifted up their voice with one accord in prayer to God. ...
The Lord fortified them with a spiritual power that no combination of ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 7 a manifestation of.htm

The Speaking Voice
... God's word in the Bible can have power only because it corresponds to God's word
in the universe. It is the present Voice which makes the written Word all ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tozer/the pursuit of god/vi the speaking voice.htm

The Secret of True Obedience.
... They only thought of the commands; they knew not that the only power to obey
is in the presence of God and His voice speaking to us. ...
/.../murray/the school of obedience/iii the secret of true.htm

The Call of Moses
... language take the audience captive, but they came and they went, their voice was
like ... faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/men of the bible/ii the call of moses.htm

God's Providence
... Christ, sustaineth all things by the Word of His power, and from ... fool could dare
conceive in his mind against God's existence ... But the wise hearken to His voice. ...
/.../chapter vi gods providence.htm

The Morning Watch in the Life of Obedience.
... What we need, to hear the Voice, to receive this assurance, is the quiet ... is to
intercession we must look for any large increase of the power of God in the ...
/.../murray/the school of obedience/iv the morning watch in.htm

God's World
... but that it is something more"that it is the voice of God ... poor wretches on the
cross,"that same love, that same power, that same Word of God, who made ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon i gods world.htm