inspiration

Divine inspiration refers to guidance or knowledge believed to come directly from God. This concept is central to many religions, where sacred texts are often considered divinely inspired or revealed. The term "inspiration" itself has a history rooted in the idea of "breathing into," initially referring to physical breath but evolving to signify divine influence on a person.1234

Prophecy, a related religious concept, involves divinely inspired revelation or interpretation, often delivered by a prophet who believes they are a mouthpiece for a deity. Prophets might receive their messages through visions, dreams, or auditions, and their calls are seen as legitimization from the divine. This inspiration can manifest as ecstatic states where the deity is believed to speak through the prophet.56