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The Definition of the word Seer

Seer

A name sometimes applied to the prophets because of the visions granted to them. It is first found in 1 Sam. 9:9. It is "afterwards applied to Zadok, Gad, etc. (2 Sam. 15:27; 24:11; 1" Chr. 9:22; 25:5; 2 Chr. 9:29; Amos 7:12; Micah 3:7). The "sayings of the seers (2 Chr. 33:18, 19) is rendered in the" "Revised Version "the history of Hozai" (marg., the seers; so the" "LXX.), of whom, however, nothing is known. (See [563]PROPHET.)"


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