“God’s 400-Year Silence” refers to the period between the last prophet mentioned in the Old Testament and the arrival of John the Baptist. During this time, there were no prophets or direct word from God, which holds theological and historical importance.

God was silent for 400 years, but when He spoke again, it was to prepare the way for His Son, who would be His “Word made flesh.” God spoke through the prophets throughout the Old Testament.

These 400 years of silence are called the Intertestamental period – the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament. God stopped speaking to the Hebrew people through the prophets and there is no Scripture to guide us through this time in Biblical history.