Strong’s H5029

נְבִיא

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nbiy'

Pronunciation

neh-bee

Definition

Prophet

Meaning

a prophet

Usage

The term "nebi" refers to a prophet, an individual chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people. Prophets in the Hebrew Bible served as intermediaries between God and humanity, often calling for repentance, delivering divine judgments, and providing guidance and hope. The role of a prophet was both revered and challenging, as they were tasked with speaking truth to power and often faced opposition.

Bible references

Ezra 5:2;Ezra 6:14