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NASB | 1 Samuel 10:10 When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that he prophesied among them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 10:10 When they came to the hill [Gibeah], behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came on him mightily, and he prophesied [under divine guidance] among them. |
Subject: Was Saul Spirit-filled? |
Bible Note: Hi Steve, I agree that "filling" and "indwelling" are often confused or equated, but I don't believe that that is the case here with my post. Your references here for Exodus and Micah are places where I would put the word Spirit in lower case. They do not speak of the Person of God here in either of these references. Exodus 31 speaks I believe to the workman's being filled with the spirit of God. He is filled with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and ability in all manner of workmanship. These are all gifts of spirit, spiritual gifts, that he has from God the Giver of the gifts. Micah 3:8, NKJ, "But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord, And of justice and might,..." Micah 3:8, NASB, "On the other hand I am filled with power--With the Spirit of the Lord--And with justice and courage..." This filling of power, justice, and courage were given in order that he might "make known to Jacob his rebellious act, Even to Israel his sin." The Person of the Spirit was not spoken of here and His direct words were not spoken in the verses that followed. This is a case where we have to decide whether the writer of the book or whether God is speaking. Look at Micah 3:1. Who is speaking? I believe that it is the writer of the book. The New King James would have it being God speaking, as indicated by their capitalizing "My" people in verse 2. However, the marginal note for that verse tells us that "My people" is literally, them. I go for the literal and with the NASB here. I believe that he is speaking the words of the Lord through the spirit that was given to him. Micah 3:5, "Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets Who lead my people astray;...Indeed they will cover their mouths Because there is no answer from God. On the other hand I am filled with power--With the *spirit of the Lord--...Now hear this..." As I have said, then Micah continues on with his words of spirit and power. We too can speak the words of the Lord of hosts with power and courage when we walk with the Lord and have been filled with the knowlege of the truth of God. Micah 4:4, "And each of them will sit under his vine And under his fig tree, With no one to make them afraid, For the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. Though all the peoples walk Each in the name of his god [sic], As for us, we will walk In the name of the Lord our God forever and ever." We walk in His authority and His name. From the heart, Ray |