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Prophetic Actions Without Explicit Divine Sanction

Exegetical Approaches

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All Divinely Commanded

The miracles and deeds performed by a prophet are all done via Divine command.  Despite Hashem's instructions not being explicitly mentioned, it can be assumed that they were communicated to Moshe

Prophet's Own Initiative

A prophet is granted the ability by Hashem to act and perform wonders on his own initiative.

Prophetic Prayer

When a prophet declares that a miracles that was not Diviely commanded is to happen, he is in effect praying that Hashem will fulfill his words and risks the possibility that Hashem will  not accede to his request.