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Who is a Prophetess? Bible Verses About Prophets and Prophetic Women

Mac Montoya
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26th March 2022
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The Bible mentions prophets and prophetesses many times. But who is a prophetess? What does the Bible say about them? In this blog post, we will explore the topic of prophecy and prophetic women in the Bible. We will look at what the Bible says about their role in society and in the church. We will also look at some famous biblical prophetesses and see what we can learn from them.

Who is a Prophetess?

The first thing we need to do is define what a prophetess is. The Bible defines a prophet as someone who speaks for God (Deuteronomy 18:18). This could be through preaching, teaching, or prophesying. Prophecy is the ability to receive divine revelation and share it with others. So a prophetess is someone who speaks for God, either through preaching, teaching, or prophesying.

Examples of Prophetesses in the Bible

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There are many examples of prophetesses in the Bible. One of the most famous is Miriam, who was Moses’ sister (Exodus 15:20). She was a great singer and musician, and she also prophesied about the coming of a savior. Another famous prophetess is Deborah, who was a judge and prophet in Israel (Judges chapter four). She led the people in battle, and she also prophesied about the future of Israel.

There are also many examples of prophetesses in the New Testament. One example is Anna, who was a devout widow and prophecy at the Temple in Jerusalem (Luke chapter two). Another example is Philip’s daughters, who were prophetesses (Acts 21:89).

Final Thoughts

So what can we learn from these examples of prophetesses in the Bible? First, we see that they were all women who spoke for God. They had a special role in society and in the church. Second, we see that they were all involved in some form of ministry. Miriam was a singer and musician, Deborah was a judge and military leader, and Anna and Philip’s daughters were both involved in preaching and teaching. Third, we see that they were all used by God to prophesy the future. Miriam prophesied about the coming of a savior, Deborah prophesied about the future of Israel, and Philip’s daughters prophesied about the coming of the Holy Spirit.

So if you feel like God is calling you to prophetic ministry, don’t be afraid to step out in faith. You can make a difference in the world for God. Just like the prophetesses in the Bible, you can be used by God to prophesy about the future and to help others understand His will for their lives.

Check out some of our other posts!

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