Bible Verses About "What Is Prophecy in the Bible"
Biblical prophecy is God's message delivered through chosen individuals, including both forthtelling (proclaiming truth) and foretelling (predicting future events).
Biblical prophecy is God's message delivered through chosen individuals, including both forthtelling (proclaiming truth) and foretelling (predicting future events).
"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." — 2 Peter 1:21 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Prophecy in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously."
"For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
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