How exactly did God speak to the Prophets?

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Countless times in the Old Testament, passages begin “Thus says the Lord…”.

How do we believe that God actually communicated this to the writer? It almost sounds like dictation. Do scholars believe it was an audible way in which God communicated, or was it just what the writer “thought in his mind” that God had these intentions?🤷
 
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Countless times in the Old Testament, passages begin “Thus says the Lord…”.

How do we believe that God actually communicated this to the writer? It almost sounds like dictation. Do scholars believe it was an audible way in which God communicated, or was it just what the writer “thought in his mind” that God had these intentions?🤷
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There are just about as many ways as there are people. He communicated through nature, through language, both written and oral, through dreams, visions, and would even speak through the mouth of a donkey if necessary. He spoke through signs and the casting of lots.[Probably the most frequent is through the “still small voice” that is heard in prayer.](http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1 Kings+19&version=NIV)
 
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