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Genesis 20:7

Genesis 20:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

a prophet: The word navi:, rendered a prophet, not only signifies one who foretell future events, but also an intercessor, instructor. See note on ; see note on ; and see note on . The title was also given to men eminent for eloquence and literary abilities. Hence Aaron, because he was the spokesman of Moses to the Egyptian king, is called a prophet. , , , , ; ; , ;

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