In the biblical context, spokesmen are individuals chosen or appointed to speak on behalf of others, often conveying messages from God or representing a group of people. The role of a spokesman is significant in the Scriptures, as it involves the responsibility of accurately communicating important messages and instructions.

Moses and Aaron

One of the most notable examples of a spokesman in the Bible is Aaron, the brother of Moses. When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses expressed his concern about his speaking abilities. In response, God appointed Aaron to be Moses' spokesman. In Exodus 4:14-16 , God says to Moses, "Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him."

Aaron's role as a spokesman was crucial in the liberation of the Israelites, as he communicated God's commands to Pharaoh and the people. This partnership between Moses and Aaron highlights the importance of having a spokesman who can effectively convey divine messages.

Prophets as Spokesmen

Prophets in the Bible often served as spokesmen for God, delivering His messages to the people of Israel and other nations. These individuals were chosen by God to communicate His will, warnings, and promises. For example, Jeremiah was called to be a prophet and spokesman for God. In Jeremiah 1:9 , it is written, "Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.'"

The role of prophets as spokesmen was not limited to verbal communication; they also conveyed messages through symbolic actions and writings. Their task was to faithfully represent God's voice, often in challenging circumstances, and to call people to repentance and obedience.

New Testament Spokesmen

In the New Testament, the apostles served as spokesmen for Jesus Christ, spreading the Gospel message to the world. The Apostle Peter, in particular, is often seen as a spokesman among the disciples. After the resurrection of Jesus, Peter addressed the crowd at Pentecost, explaining the significance of the events and proclaiming the message of salvation through Christ. Acts 2:14 states, "Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: 'Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.'"

The apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, were tasked with being Christ's representatives, teaching and preaching the Gospel with authority. Their role as spokesmen was foundational to the establishment and growth of the early Church.

Conclusion

Throughout the Bible, spokesmen play a vital role in communicating God's messages to His people. Whether through prophets, leaders like Moses and Aaron, or apostles in the New Testament, these individuals were chosen to speak on behalf of God, ensuring that His words were faithfully delivered and understood. Their contributions are integral to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan as recorded in Scripture.(n.) Plural of Spokesman.3917b. lits -- to scorn
... 1), makes a mockery (1), mediator (1), mock (1), mocker (1), scoff (1), scoffer
(10), scoffers (5), scoffs at the scoffers (1), scorner (1), spokesmen (1). ...
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A Call to Prayer and Testimony
... But, in the next place, we are to be spokesmen; for we are never to hold our peace,
but make mention of the Lord. Believers are to speak for God to the people. ...
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Deterioration in New York.
... As a result the German communicants in New York outnumbered the Dutch about 8 to
1. As the spokesmen of the German element made unreasonable demands and met ...
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The Surprised Church.
... the highest. And so in the fulfilment of God's plan as given by His Hebrew
spokesmen, there is a sort of sliding scale. A partial ...
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The Powers of Darkness
... In order to bridge this chasm a class of men and women called sorcerers (mo-han
and sheng-po) has come into being, whose work it is to be the spokesmen of the ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xii the powers of.htm

Christ and his Cross the Centre of the Universe
... 'To Him gave all the prophets witness.' And when Peter declared, as he did in my
text, that ancient Israel, by its spokesmen and its organs, testified ...
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The Breaking Out of Discord
... before them, and you get no answer but the reiteration of 'It is needful to circumcise
you.' But on their own ground, in Jerusalem, the spokesmen of that party ...
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The Book of Humanity
... It is the function of the spokesmen of the church to gather up into distinct expression
what may have been vaguely, but nevertheless really, in the thought or ...
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The Place of the Old Testament in Divine Revelation
... produce. It was in the school supremely adapted to divine ends that Jehovah,
trained his people to be his spokesmen to the world. ...
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Second Great Group of Parables.
... in reference to the realities of the future state are more trustworthy and influential
than the revelations of God himself, given through his inspired spokesmen ...
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The Preacher's Cry --Pray for Us!
... He sought in every way to safeguard His spokesmen from the fear of man, and by means
of command, reasoning and encouragement sought to render them fearless and ...
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Spokesmen (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Spokesmen (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 43:27 Your first father
was a sinner, and your guides have gone against my word. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Spokest (8 Occurrences)

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Spokesman (4 Occurrences)

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Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)
... Hence, they are called the Lord's "spokesmen," the Lord's "mouth" (Exodus
4:15, 16; Exodus 7:1, 2 2 Peter 1:21). (3) Prophetic Study. ...
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Peter (181 Occurrences)
... Hence, they are called the Lord's "spokesmen," the Lord's "mouth" (Exodus
4:15, 16; Exodus 7:1, 2 2 Peter 1:21). (3) Prophetic Study. ...
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First (4693 Occurrences)
... Hence, they are called the Lord's "spokesmen," the Lord's "mouth" (Exodus
4:15, 16; Exodus 7:1, 2 2 Peter 1:21). (3) Prophetic Study. ...
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