1457 trance

An ecstatic state in which people may be aware of God communicating with them; it may cause them to lose control of their actions or to have abnormal strength.

God communicating with people through a trance

Ezekiel Eze 8:1-3

Peter Ac 10:9-23; Ac 11:4-18

Paul Ac 22:17-21

John Rev 1:10-13; Rev 4:2; Rev 17:3; Rev 21:10

Examples of the Holy Spirit’s domination of individuals in a trance-like manner

Balaam Nu 24:2-3,12-13

King Saul and his men pursuing David 1Sa 19:19-24

Under the influence of the Holy Spirit people may act with abnormal strength

Samson Jdg 14:6,19; Jdg 15:14

Elijah 1Ki 18:46

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