PROPHETESS
(a) Woman called by God to the prophetic ministry.
Miriam, the sister of Aaron and Moses, was a prophetess (Ex. 15:20, 21; Num. 12:2; Mi. 6:4);
Deborah was another prophetess (Judges 4:4). The Israelites turned to Deborah’s instructions; the Lord used her to announce her will to the people (Judg. 4: 5, 6, 14).
Hulda also exercised the prophetic ministry. King Josiah ordered the high priest to consult with her about the book of the Law found in the Temple; She then revealed God’s purposes to him (2 Kings 22:11-20).
The evangelist Philip had four virgin daughters who prophesied (Acts 21:9).
(b) Wife of a prophet: This is the most plausible interpretation of Isa. 8:3.