Bible Dictionary
How The Prophetic Gift Was Received
Scripture teaches that the prophetic message came through the Spirit of God, but it does not fully explain the manner in which the divine Spirit communicated with the prophet’s human spirit. Dreams, visions, and direct speech are indicated as possible means.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material points especially to the distinction made in Numbers between different ways God makes revelation known to people. Dreams, visions, and direct communication are indicated as part of the biblical treatment of prophecy.
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