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I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets have I used parables.
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God Speaks in Many Ways
Commentators explain that God didn't just speak in one way. He communicated through direct speech to prophets, "multiplied visions" (divine pictures), and "similitudes" (parables and symbolic acts). This variety demonstrates God's persistent effort to reveal His will and make Himself known to His people in ways they could understand.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have also spoken by the prophets - Literally, “upon the prophets,” the revelation coming down from heaven upon them. Somewhat like this, i…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet amplifies the sin of the people for having always obstinately opposed God, so that they were without any pretext of ignorance. For we k…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have also spoken to the prophets Or, "I will speak" {b}; for this respects not the Lord's speaking by the prophets…
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