LessonsSoothsayers, Diviners and Claims Contrary to RevelationQuiz

A kāhin is a person who claims to report future events and occurrences. His statements concern matters that have not yet taken place.

Claiming to foretell a particular future event, its timing or outcome through soothsaying is characteristic of this practice. An impressive manner of speech, or the amazement of listeners, does not make such reports authoritative.

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Who is a kāhin?

Soothsayers, Diviners and Claims Contrary to Revelation

A kāhin is a person who claims to report future events and occurrences. His statements concern matters that have not yet taken place.

Claiming to foretell a particular future event, its timing or outcome through soothsaying is characteristic of this practice. An impressive manner of speech, or the amazement of listeners, does not make such reports authoritative.