WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to speak on behalf of that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people.

Detailed explanation-2: -a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration. (in the Old Testament) a person chosen to speak for God and to guide the people of Israel: Moses was the greatest of Old Testament prophets.

Detailed explanation-3: -One designated by God to be His spokesperson and to be a teacher, revelator and witness of gospel truths. The president of the Church is a prophet, as are the apostles. Modern apostles and prophets are a distinctive characteristic of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Detailed explanation-4: -Their primary role was to make known the Word of God, and this often involved calling people back to obedience to God. They denounced injustice, idolatry, and empty rituals. It was often dangerous to be a prophet. People mocked, imprisoned, and persecuted God’s prophets.