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A prophet is a Navi (נביא) A prophetess is a Nevi'ah (נביאה)

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Q: What is the word for prophetess in Hebrew?
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What is the gender of ''prophetess''?

Prophetess is female.Prophet is male.


What is a prophetess?

A prophetess is the same as a prophet. They are persons who know by personal revelation from the Holy Ghost know that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God. A person who has received such knowledge may be classed as a prophet, for they are in a position to receive more revelations. Some believe that prophetess is a feminine word for prophet but this is incorrect. When you look up the Greek word for prophet it is 'prophetes' and the Hebrew word is 'nabiy', which means Prophet or one who speaks forth or openly. The Greek word for prophetess is 'prophetis' and the Hebrew word is 'nebiyah', which means a companion and/or follower of a prophet. No gender is listed... either you are a companion and/or a follower of a Prophet.


What is the feminine form of prophet?

In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female. The noun 'prophet' is a common gender noun, a word for a male or a female.Some believe that prophetess is a feminine word for prophet but this is incorrect. When you look up the Greek word for prophet it is 'prophetes' and the Hebrew word is 'nabiy', which means Prophet or one who speaks forth or openly. The Greek word for prophetess is 'prophetis' and the Hebrew word is 'nebiyah', which means a companion and/or follower of a prophet. No gender is listed... either you are a companion and/or a follower of a Prophet.


Who was moses'sister?

Moses's sister was Miriam Hebrew: מִרְיָם. She was the sister of both Moses and Aaron. She is called a prophetess.


Is the word prophetess in the Torah?

Check out Exodus Chap.15 V.20.Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, is referred to there as 'the prophetess'.


How many times prophetess appear in the bible?

The word "prophetess" is in the King James Version of the Bible 8 times. It is in 8 verses.


Can you find the word prophetess in the Torah?

Exodus ch.15.


Which prophet ministered just prior to the fall of Jerusalem in 586?

Ezekiel (Hebrew "Yechezkel") was prophesying at that time; also Huldah the prophetess.


What is the Hebrew word for an?

There is no Hebrew word for "an." There is no indefinite article in Hebrew.


Is Calalini a Hebrew word and If so what's the meaning of it when translated to English?

Calalini is not a Hebrew word and has no meaning in Hebrew.


What is the Hebrew word for womack?

The word "womack" doesn't have a Hebrew definition.The word "womack" doesn't have a Hebrew word. It's a name. You can spell it ווֹמאק in Hebrew letters.


Feminine of prophet?

The feminine form of prophet is prophetess.