Biblical Hebrew Forum

[ben.crick AT argonet.co.uk (Ben Crick)]

On Tue 29 Dec 98 (06:04:03), a.c.smith AT juno.com wrote:
> Samuel and Gad are listed as "seers" in I Chronicles 29:29, but Nathan
> is listed as a prophet. Why?

 Dear Tony

 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.

 Ben
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