Question 7
Does a true Bible prophet have to be a man, or can a woman be a true Bible prophet?
Bible
Acts 2:17
"It shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy."
Answer
The Bible teaches that both men and women can be prophets for God. Below is a list of some of the women prophets found in the Bible, both Old and New Testament:
See the list below of women prophets in the Bible:
Miriam, the sister of Moses was a prophetess (see Exodus 15:20)
Deborah, was inspired to help Israel conquer the Canaanites (see Judges 4:4). She also "judged Israel".
Isaiah's Wife, was a prophetess (See Isaiah 8:3)
Huldah, aided Hilkiah the priest in the reforms of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14, 2 Chron. 34:22)
Anna, the prophetess greeted our infant Lord (Luke 2:36-38)
Philip's 4 Daughers, were prophets (Acts 21:9)
Deborah, was inspired to help Israel conquer the Canaanites (see Judges 4:4). She also "judged Israel".
Isaiah's Wife, was a prophetess (See Isaiah 8:3)
Huldah, aided Hilkiah the priest in the reforms of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14, 2 Chron. 34:22)
Anna, the prophetess greeted our infant Lord (Luke 2:36-38)
Philip's 4 Daughers, were prophets (Acts 21:9)