How is God's voice described in the Bible?

At times, the voice of God has been described as that of a parent (which could seem benign, benevolent, or terrifying, depending on what kind of relationship you've had with your parents). We are also told that God speaks in a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12).
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What does the Bible say about how we hear God's voice?

In John 10:27, Jesus says “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Every single believer knows the voice of God, it's just whether or not they actually attribute it to God. For most of my life I've heard the voice of God very clearly, but it wasn't until a few years ago that I knew it was Him.
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What is the name of the voice of God?

Metatron appears in the movie Dogma as an angel and the voice of God, played by Alan Rickman. Metatron appears in the TV series Supernatural as the scribe of God (a.k.a. Marv), appearing in Seasons 8, 9, 10 and 11, played by Curtis Armstrong.
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Who heard God's voice in the Bible?

Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1–10).
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What is the difference between God's voice and God's Word?

Emotions, human reason and even other people talking with enthusiasm can be false representations of God's voice. God's word is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12), “breathed of God” (2 Timothy 3:16), and it was “made flesh” (John 1:14) in the person of Jesus Christ.
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What does God's voice sound like?

The Bible more often portrays God's voice as sounding ordinary and meek than as booming and thunderous. The critics who are deriding Scott's decision as heretical, blasphemous, or somehow unfaithful to Scripture seem to be overlooking Scripture's actual descriptions of God's voice.
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What is the inner voice of God?

God speaks to you in your times of need and praise. God knows how to reach you because God speaks your personal language, because God knows your heart. God gave us the Holy Spirit through His Son Jesus Christ, Who is with us as the Helper, to guide us by our inner voice.
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How do I hear from God directly?

6 Tips on How to Hear from God
  1. Position yourself close to God. Samuel set his bed up in the temple, “where the ark of God was” (v. ...
  2. Find a place of regular service to God. In v. ...
  3. Listen for God's voice. ...
  4. When God calls, respond eagerly. ...
  5. When God speaks, obey Him. ...
  6. Read and study the Word of God.
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Did God speak audibly in the Bible?

In the Gospels, the voice of God is experienced three times—at Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3, Mark 1), the Transfiguration (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9), and before His crucifixion (John 12). So, why don't we hear His audible voice?
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Who is your inner voice?

Also referred to as “internal dialogue,” “the voice inside your head,” or an “inner voice,” your internal monologue is the result of certain brain mechanisms that cause you to “hear” yourself talk in your head without actually speaking and forming sounds.
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Why do I have an inner voice?

Often called “the voice inside your head,” inner monologue or “self-talk” is partially caused by corollary discharge — a brain signal that helps us distinguish between external and internal stimuli. This also explains why our voices sound different on video as opposed to when we speak aloud.
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How can I listen to my inner intuition?

7 Ways to Pump up the Volume on Your Intuition so You Can Listen to Your Inner Voice
  1. Create space for your inner voice to come through. ...
  2. Pay attention to your emotions. ...
  3. Look for your inner voice patterns. ...
  4. Set the intention to tune into your inner voice. ...
  5. Don't let your mind take over. ...
  6. Take a moment to pause and breathe into it.
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Does God speak to you directly?

Yes … God speaks directly to humans. Over 2,000 times in the Old Testament there are phrases such as, "And God spoke to Moses" or "the word of the Lord came to Jonah" or "God said." We see an example of this in Jeremiah 1:9.
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How many voices does God have?

The Bible reveals seven primary kinds of voices. These are: 1). Voice of God (The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)2). Voice of Satan (Satan, Devils and False Prophets)3).
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How do you know when God is speaking to your heart?

This can happen through prayer, contemplation and/or time in the Bible. We begin to discern God's voice over the noise of our world as we give time to these disciplines. The Holy Spirit begins speaking to us. We begin to hear God through those around us, circumstances and even our conscience.
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How do you tell if God is with you?

Because it's God's word, which never expires.
  1. Sign God Is Speaking To You — His Word. ...
  2. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Audibly. ...
  3. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Other People. ...
  4. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Visions And Dreams. ...
  5. Sign God Is Speaking To You — An Inner Knowing. ...
  6. Sign God Is Speaking To You — Clear Or Blocked Paths.
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What is the negative voice in my head called?

The Critical Inner Voice is the part of us that is turned against ourselves. It is the defended, negative side of our personality that is opposed to our ongoing development.
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Is your inner voice always right?

This voice and feeling is incredibly important to listen to since it is always right. Even when you doubt it, it always turns out to be right. However, it can sometimes be hard to hear this voice because of all the other thoughts in our heads, fighting for our attention too.
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How do you know if you have inner voice?

Inner speaking/ inner monologue - Ex. talking to yourself, hearing your voice or someone else or audibly recalling a phone number. Inner seeing/ visual imagery - Thoughts with a visual symbol.
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Who is the voice in your head?

You Are The One Who Observes It.
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How do I control my inner voice?

There are several ways to help control this inner voice, including meditation and by practising imagery. Meditation can help keep our most fervent critic, ourselves, in check. The default mode network (DMN), which is brain activity which occurs when we aren't actively focused, likely drives our inner voice.
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Can someone hear your thoughts?

For some people, they might hear their thoughts being spoken aloud, when they are not actually saying them out loud. Other people with this condition have also reported trying to communicate with their thoughts or sending telepathic prompts to other people with their minds.
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