נָבִיא
A prophet or (generally) inspired man
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What does נָבִיא (navi) mean in the Bible?
נָבִיא (navi) is a Hebrew word meaning "a prophet or (generally) inspired man". a prophet or (generally) inspired man BDB: spokesman Usage: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. False prophetic guidance magnifies communal deception and accountability. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
One who speaks forth God's word with divine authority; messenger of divine will, not merely predictor of future events
a prophet or (generally) inspired man BDB: spokesman Usage: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet.
Why This Word Matters
False prophetic guidance magnifies communal deception and accountability. Hosea 12:7-14
Instrument of divine revelation. Isaiah 9:13-17
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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