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The prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to speak caustic words if commanded to by God.
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.
Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoWords don't do anything. People acting at the behest of those words did things. There were cases, such as the prophecy of Jonah that resulted in mass repentance and Divine pardon. There were other prophecies, such as those of Jeremiah which were scorned and were not paid heed at the relevant hour.
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∙ 7y agoIsraelite society was based upon the covenant with God. There was always a learned class among the Israelites. A portion of each day was spent praying, and another, larger part of the day, was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and other forms of kindness. A portion of crops were given to the poor.
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∙ 9y agoThe Hebrew Bible made us proud to be Jewish (see Deuteronomy 4:6-8). Link: History of the Hebrew Bible
It increased our reverence towards God; crystallized, strengthened and codified our beliefs; insured our awareness and knowledge of our history; and provided powerful impetus to be ethical.
It made us stand in awe of God, while also providing optimism and comfort through the prophecies of redemption. It inspired us to strive for holiness and informed us how to pray and to approach God's presence.
It gave us a great deal of general information, guidance and advice.
And it set detailed laws, practices and traditions for us forever.See also the Related Links.
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How do you write prophets in Hebrew?
"Prophets" is written in Hebrew as "נביאים".
How many prophets in the Jewish religion?
There were many Israelite prophets who prophesied privately, not for posterity, whose words were not recorded (Talmud, Megillah 14a). The number of Israelite prophets whose words are in the Hebrew Bible are: 48 prophets and seven prophetesses (ibid).
How many prophets are there altogether in every religion?
It is actually undetermined how many religions are in the world but in the Jewish religion there were 48 prophets and seven prophetesses whose words were recorded in the Hebrew Bible.
What is a name of a Hebrew prophet?
Jermiah was one of the Hebrew Prophets.
What language did the prophets speak?
There have been prophets in almost every culture of the world, speaking thousands of languages.If you're talking about prophets of the Hebrew Bible, most spoke Hebrew. The later prophets spoke Aramaic.
Who was the most important of the Hebrew prophets?
MOSES
What are the 4 great Hebrew prophets?
Hebrew prophets with 4 letter names (when written in English) are:IddoJehuAmosAmozJoelOded(Sara can be included if written without the h).
Who is the last of the Hebrew judges and first of the major prophets?
Elijah
Is Jonah from The Bible a prophet?
Yes, he was one of the Hebrew prophets.
Is there a prophet from the Hebrew scriptures quoted?
Yes, in fact all of the prophets of the Hebrew scriptures are regularly quoted.
Who was the Hebrew prophet beginning with E?
There were several Hebrew prophets that begin with E: Elijah Ezekiel Ezra
Who were the moral conscience of the Hebrew people?
The prophets were considered the moral conscience of the Hebrew people. They were chosen by God to convey his messages and teachings, often emphasizing justice, righteousness, and obedience to God's laws in the face of moral and social challenges.
