The meaning of “נָבָא”
Understanding nâbâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. - to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discour...
נָבָא
prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. - to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse) 1) to prophesy 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to prophesy 1a1a) under influence of divine spirit 1a1b) of false prophets 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to prophesy 1b1a) under influence of divine spirit 1b1b) of false prophets
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 11:26 | “But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.” Word: נָבָא (nâbâʼ) | |
| 1 Kings 18:29 | “And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.” Word: נָבָא (nâbâʼ) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:11 | “And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth–gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.” Word: נָבָא (nâbâʼ) | |
| Ezekiel 29:2 | “Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:” Word: נָבָא (nâbâʼ) | |
| Amos 7:13 | “But prophesy not again any more at Beth–el: for it is the king’s chapel, and it is the king’s court.” Word: נָבָא (nâbâʼ) |