Topical Encyclopedia The "Voice of God" is a significant concept throughout the Bible, representing God's communication with humanity. It is depicted as a powerful, authoritative, and sometimes audible expression of God's will, guidance, and revelation.Old Testament In the Old Testament, the Voice of God is often associated with divine revelation and theophany. One of the earliest instances is found in Genesis 3:8, where Adam and Eve hear "the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day." This suggests an intimate and direct communication between God and humanity before the Fall. The Voice of God is also prominently featured in the narrative of Moses. In Exodus 3:4, God calls to Moses from the burning bush, saying, "Moses, Moses!" This encounter marks the beginning of Moses' prophetic mission. Later, at Mount Sinai, the Voice of God is described as thunderous and awe-inspiring, as in Exodus 19:19: "And as the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him in the thunder." The Psalms frequently reference the Voice of God as a symbol of His majesty and power. Psalm 29:4-5 declares, "The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon." Prophetic Literature The prophets often received messages from God through His voice. In Isaiah 6:8, the prophet hears the voice of the Lord asking, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" This divine call leads to Isaiah's commissioning as a prophet. Similarly, in Jeremiah 1:4-5, the word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah, affirming his prophetic role: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." New Testament In the New Testament, the Voice of God continues to play a crucial role, particularly in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. At Jesus' baptism, the heavens open, and the Voice of God declares, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This divine affirmation is repeated at the Transfiguration, where the Voice from the cloud says, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!" (Matthew 17:5). The apostle Paul also encounters the Voice of God on the road to Damascus. In Acts 9:4-5, he hears a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?" This pivotal moment leads to Paul's conversion and subsequent mission to the Gentiles. Theological Significance The Voice of God is not only a means of communication but also a demonstration of His sovereignty and authority. It is through His voice that God creates, commands, and reveals His purposes. Hebrews 1:1-2 emphasizes that God has spoken through His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's will: "In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son." The Voice of God calls believers to obedience, faith, and worship. It is a reminder of God's active presence in the world and His desire to engage with His creation. As such, discerning and responding to the Voice of God remains a central aspect of the Christian faith. Nave's Topical Index Ezekiel 1:24,28And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings. Nave's Topical Index Ezekiel 10:5 John 5:37 John 12:28-30 Acts 7:31 Acts 9:4,7 Acts 26:14,15 Greek 4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness ... Faith is always the and involves hearing His voice – whereby the believer lays hold of ... Faith always comes from God and involves His revelation therefore is ! ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k 189. akoe -- hearing, the sense of hearing 543. apeitheia -- disobedience 191. akouo -- to hear, listen 1589. ekloge -- a (divine) selection 2172. euchomai -- to pray 4283. proeuaggelizomai -- to announce good news beforehand 1209. dechomai -- to receive 2390. iaomai -- to heal 1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become Strong's Hebrew 2167. zamar -- to make music (in praise of God)... root Definition to make music (in praise of God) NASB Word Usage praise (1 ... instrument, ie Play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to ... /hebrew/2167.htm - 6k Library LM Bulfinch. Voice of God in the Soul. Self-Respect the Voice of God. December 23. The Speaking Voice The Music of God in the Voice of Jesus. The Voice of the Lord God Of the Inward Voice of Christ to the Faithful Soul I Will Hearken ... Having Prayed to God, He Pours Forth a Shower of Tears, And ... "It is I, be not Afraid. " Extracted from Knox's Admonition to ... July 30. "If Thou Wilt Diligently Hearken unto the Voice of the ... The Ship on Fire --A Voice of Warning Resources How can we recognize the voice of God? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice? | GotQuestions.org Who was John the Baptist in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Voice: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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