נָבָא
na.va
“to prophesy”
Definition
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
a primitive root;
- 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 Aramaic equivalent: ne.va (*נבא *"to prophesy" H5013)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
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Occurrences
נָבָא appears 96 times in the Old Testament.
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Key Passages
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:
Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them.
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Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!
For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.
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