prophet

One who speaks forth God's word; spokesman for the divine

From root meaning to bubble forth, speak forth

One who speaks on behalf of; proclaimer of divine truth

Pro (before) + phanai (to speak); foreteller and forth-teller

Messenger from God; one who conveys revelation

Central to Islamic theology; includes Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad

Seer, sage; one who perceives higher truth

Vedic sages; holders of divine wisdom in Hindu tradition