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  • From: Irene Riegner <iriegner AT concentric.net>
  • To: Ben Crick <ben.crick AT argonet.co.uk>
  • Cc: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: prophet/seer I Chronicles 29:29
  • Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 19:34:50 -0500


Dear Ben

Ro'eh, referring to a seer, and ro'eh, referring to a herdsman, come
from different roots. The root of the first, "to see," is resh-alef-he
and the root of the second is resh-ayin-he.

irene

Ben wrote:
For answer, see 1 Samuel 9:9. The terms are synonymous for all practical
purposes. I suppose a Seer Ro'eH is a clairvoyant, whereas a Prophet
NaBiY'
is a clairaudient; but unless the Vision or the Word is from YHWH, they
are false prophets and false seers. Ro'eH can also mean a shepherd or a
pastor; one who "looks after" sheep.






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