Proclamation
/prok-luh-MAY-shun/
Summary
Proclamations in Scripture were public announcements by royal or divine authority, ranging from royal decrees to the heralding of God's message.
☩Royal Decrees
Kings issued proclamations throughout their realms for various purposes: Cyrus proclaimed liberty for Jews to return and rebuild the temple; Artaxerxes proclaimed Ezra's mission; Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed acknowledgment of the true God after his restoration. Such proclamations were binding law.
Key verses:Ezra 1:1Ezra 7:13Daniel 4:1-3
☩Divine Proclamation
God proclaimed His name and character to Moses. Prophets were sent to proclaim God's word. Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of God. The apostles were commissioned to proclaim the gospel to all nations. This divine proclamation demands response and carries eternal consequences.
Key verses:Exodus 34:5-7Isaiah 61:1-2Luke 4:18-19Matthew 28:19-20
Related Verses18 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Proclamation," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).