Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "speaker" can refer to various individuals who communicate God's message, convey wisdom, or articulate prayers and praises. The role of a speaker is significant throughout the Scriptures, as it often involves delivering divine revelations, teaching, and guiding the people of God.
Prophets as SpeakersProphets in the Bible are quintessential speakers, chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people. They often begin their proclamations with phrases like "Thus says the LORD," indicating that they are speaking on behalf of God. For example, in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is called to be a speaker for God: "But the LORD said to me, 'Do not say, "I am only a boy," for to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak'" (
Jeremiah 1:7). Prophets like Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Amos also serve as speakers, warning, instructing, and encouraging the Israelites.
Jesus Christ as the Ultimate SpeakerJesus Christ is the ultimate speaker in the New Testament, embodying the Word of God. His teachings, parables, and sermons are central to Christian doctrine. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is described as the Word made flesh: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (
John 1:1). Jesus' role as a speaker is evident in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), where He expounds on the law and the kingdom of God, offering profound spiritual insights.
Apostles and Early Church LeadersThe apostles and early church leaders also functioned as speakers, spreading the Gospel and establishing the early Christian church. The Apostle Paul, for instance, was a prolific speaker and writer, addressing various churches and individuals through his epistles. In
Acts 9:15, God speaks to Ananias about Paul, saying, "Go! This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel" . Paul's speeches, such as his address at the Areopagus in Athens (
Acts 17:22-31), demonstrate his role as a speaker for Christ.
Wisdom LiteratureThe wisdom literature of the Old Testament, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, often features speakers who impart wisdom and understanding. In Proverbs, the speaker is often personified as Wisdom herself, calling out to the people: "Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square" (
Proverbs 1:20). These texts emphasize the importance of listening to wise speakers and heeding their counsel.
Role of Speakers in Worship and PrayerSpeakers also play a crucial role in worship and prayer. The Psalms, for example, are filled with prayers and praises spoken by individuals like King David. These expressions of faith and devotion are often communal, inviting others to join in the worship of God.
Psalm 34:1 declares, "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips" , highlighting the speaker's role in leading worship.
Teaching and ExhortationIn the New Testament, the role of teachers and exhorters is emphasized within the church. Paul instructs Timothy to be a faithful speaker of the truth: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction" (
2 Timothy 4:2). This underscores the responsibility of speakers to faithfully communicate God's Word and guide the congregation in righteousness.
Throughout the Bible, speakers are instrumental in conveying God's message, offering wisdom, and leading others in worship and prayer. Whether through prophets, Jesus Christ, apostles, or wise teachers, the spoken word remains a powerful tool for spiritual growth and transformation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) One who speaks.
2. (n.) One who utters or pronounces a discourse; usually, one who utters a speech in public; as, the man is a good speaker, or a bad speaker.
3. (n.) One who is the mouthpiece of others; especially, one who presides over, or speaks for, a deliberative assembly, preserving order and regulating the debates; as, the Speaker of the House of Commons, originally, the mouthpiece of the House to address the king; the Speaker of a House of Representatives.
4. (n.) A book of selections for declamation.
Greek
4489. rhetor -- a public speaker ... a public
speaker. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: rhetor Phonetic
Spelling: (hray'-tore) Short Definition: an orator Definition: an orator
... 1582. ekkremannumi -- to hang from, hang upon (the lips of a ...
... to hang from, hang upon (the lips of a speaker), ie to listen closely. Part of Speech:
Verb Transliteration: ekkremannumi Phonetic Spelling: (ek-krem'-am-ahee ...
3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a ...
... 10), news (3), preaching (1), question (2), reason (2), reasonable (1), remark
(1), report (1), said (1), say (1), saying (4), sayings (1), speaker (1), speech ...
3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... When is subsequently referred to in narrative or by some speaker, the reference
is always in the plural, whether verb or pronoun , etc., except Rev 7:9 where ...
4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... prophet. From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy,
an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet -- prophet. see GREEK pro. ...
Strong's Hebrew
5030. nabi -- a spokesman, speaker, prophet... 5029, 5030. nabi. 5031 . a spokesman,
speaker, prophet. Transliteration:
nabi Phonetic Spelling: (naw-bee') Short Definition: prophet.
... 3956. lashon -- tongue
... 1), tongue (84), tongues (5), word (1). babbler, evil speaker, language,
talker, tongue, wedge. Or lashon {law-shone'}; also (in ...
Library
The Training of a Public Speaker
The Training of a Public Speaker. <. The Training of a Public
Speaker Grenville Kleiser. Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave ...
Care of the Speaker's Throat
... CARE OF THE SPEAKER'S THROAT. The throat as a vital part of the public speaker's
work in speaking is worthy of the greatest care and consideration. ...
Faustus was Indeed an Elegant Speaker, but Knew Nothing of the ...
... Book V. Chapter VI."Faustus Was Indeed an Elegant Speaker, But Knew Nothing
of the Liberal Sciences. 10. And for nearly the whole ...
The Training of a Public Speaker
The Training of a Public Speaker. <. ... Title Page. THE TRAINING OF A
PUBLIC SPEAKER BY GRENVILLE KLEISER. Formerly Instructor ...
If Frequent and Vehement Applause Follows a Speaker...
... Book 4 Chapter 53. If frequent and vehement applause follows a speaker?
53. If frequent and vehement applause follows a speaker ...
How Should Seemliness be Represented by a Speaker? Does Beauty Add ...
... by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Book I. Chapter XIX. How should seemliness be
represented by a speaker? ... How should seemliness be represented by a speaker? ...
How it Often Happens that a Discourse which Gives Pleasure to the ...
... Chapter 2."How It Often Happens that a Discourse Which Gives Pleasure to the Hearer
is Distasteful to the Speaker; And What Explanation is to Be Offered of ...
Men and Mannerisms
... On one occasion some friends surreptitiously cut the particular button off, and
the result was that the speaker when he stood up to address the audience lost ...
How to Speak in Public
... back. HOW THE SPEAKER MUST PREPARE HIMSELF. There ... powers. Primarily, then,
the public speaker should have a well-stored mind. He ...
A Talk to Preachers
... The intimate relationship between the voice and the spirit of the speaker suggests
that one is necessary to the fullest development of the other. ...
Thesaurus
Speaker (10 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) One who utters or pronounces a discourse; usually, one who utters a speech
in public; as, the man is a good
speaker, or a bad
speaker.
...Prophets (270 Occurrences)
... prof'-e-si, prof'-e-si, prof'-ets: I. THE IDEA OF BIBLICAL PROPHECY 1. The Seer
and Speaker of God 2. Prophetical Inspiration 3. Relation to Dreams 4. Freedom ...
Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... 4:1-3). 2. The Contents: In the preface the speaker lays down the proposition that
all things are unreal, and that the results of human effort are illusive Ec ...
Mercurius (1 Occurrence)
... The Hermes (ie, "the speaker") of the Greeks (Acts 14:12), a heathen God represented
as the constant attendant of Jupiter, and the god of eloquence. ...
Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... 4:1-3). 2. The Contents: In the preface the speaker lays down the proposition that
all things are unreal, and that the results of human effort are illusive Ec ...
Prophecy (37 Occurrences)
... prof'-e-si, prof'-e-si, prof'-ets: I. THE IDEA OF BIBLICAL PROPHECY 1. The Seer
and Speaker of God 2. Prophetical Inspiration 3. Relation to Dreams 4. Freedom ...
Gift (148 Occurrences)
... The speaker in a tongue addressed God (14:2, 28) in prayer (14:14), principally
in the prayer of thanksgiving (14:15-17). The words ...
Orator (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A public speaker; one who delivers an oration; especially, one distinguished
for his skill and power as a public speaker; one who is eloquent. ...
Mercury (1 Occurrence)
... ku-ri, mer-ku'ri-us: The translation of Hermes, in Acts 14:12: "They called Barnabas,
Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker." Hermes was ...
Burden (111 Occurrences)
... 31:1, and is variously rendered prophecy (the King James Version), oracle (American
Revised Version), burden, or the name of the speaker's country (Revised ...
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