Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, prophetesses are women who have been endowed with the gift of prophecy, serving as messengers of God's word and will. The role of prophetesses is acknowledged and respected throughout the Scriptures, and their contributions are significant in various contexts.Miriam Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, is one of the earliest prophetesses mentioned in the Bible. She played a crucial role during the Exodus. In Exodus 15:20-21 , it is recorded: "Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. And Miriam sang back to them: 'Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.'" Deborah Deborah stands out as a prominent prophetess and judge in Israel. Her leadership and prophetic insight were instrumental in delivering Israel from Canaanite oppression. Judges 4:4-5 states: "Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her for judgment." Huldah Huldah is another significant prophetess who provided guidance during the reign of King Josiah. Her prophecy confirmed the authenticity of the Book of the Law found in the temple. 2 Kings 22:14-20 recounts her role: "So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. And they spoke to her." Isaiah's Wife Isaiah's wife is referred to as a prophetess, though her specific prophecies are not detailed in the text. Isaiah 8:3 mentions her: "And I approached the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, 'Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.'" Anna In the New Testament, Anna is recognized as a prophetess who served in the temple, awaiting the Messiah. Her encounter with the infant Jesus is recorded in Luke 2:36-38 : "There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem." Philip's Daughters In the early church, the daughters of Philip the evangelist are noted for their prophetic gifts. Acts 21:8-9 states: "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied." The presence and influence of prophetesses in the Bible highlight the important role women played in conveying God's messages and guiding His people. Their accounts are interwoven with the broader narrative of God's interaction with humanity, demonstrating that the gift of prophecy was not limited by gender. Nave's Topical Index Ezekiel 13:17Likewise, you son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy you against them, Nave's Topical Index Joel 2:28,29 Library On the Article, and in one Holy Ghost, the Comforter, which Spake ... Rhodo and his Account of the Dissension of Marcion. Apostles To-Day? A Case of Conscience Resolved The Women of the Apostolic Age Acts ii. 14 Abraham, his Trial in Egypt; his Humility Period iii. The Critical Period: AD 140 to AD 200 Against Jovinianus. Resources Who was Anna the prophetess in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgHow many prophets are in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What is a prophetess? Does the Bible mention any prophetesses? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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