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Prophetic Actions Without Explicit Divine Sanction
Introduction
Prophetic autonomy?
The vast majority of Moshe's actions in Torah are prefaced by explicit commands by Hashemto be directly guided by Hashem. However, on several occasions he . How much autonomy does a prophet have to act or speak on his own initiative? Must he consult with Hashem regarding his every deed, lest he veer from the Divine will, or may he proceed even without Divine sanction? Can he declare a miracle on his own, and expect that nature will indeed be overturned at his will? These questions are raised by the many stories in Tanakh where a prophet appears to act, and even declare miracles, on his own:
