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  • From: Brian & Laureen Powell <PowellBrian AT omf.net>
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  • Subject: [b-hebrew] 'Prophesying' 1 Samuel 18:10
  • Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2004 10:51:48 +0800

Hi folks,
Another question from 1 Samuel.
In verse 10 of chapter 18, the Hebrew says that Saul was 'prophesying' in his house. What exactly does this means in this situation?

We have already been told in 1 Samuel 16:14 that the Spirit of God had already left Saul, and yet the Spirit of God is generally considered to be a necessary pre-requisite for a prophet in the Hebrew scriptures.

Most of the more literal translations of this passage in English use the word 'prophesying', but three of the more 'dynamic' translations [Good News, New Living & Contemporary English] use a phrase like 'raving like a madman'. Is there good justification for this, or is it a case of trying to force an acceptable translation based on theological presuppositions that someone without the Spirit of God couldn't prophesy?
Thanks.
Brian

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Brian Powell

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