How Did Hashem Speak to the Prophets?

Throughout the Bible, it is often mentioned that Hashem communicates with humans using expressions like "And He said" or "And He spoke." Does this mean that the Creator indeed spoke with people and they heard Him as two humans conversing? And if so, does the Creator still speak with people today?

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Hello and blessings,

Hashem did not speak directly to ordinary people, but only to prophets of a very high level, who could comprehend the divine speech.

Most prophets heard Hashem's words in a dream at night, but Moses, because he was the greatest of the prophets, heard Hashem speaking to him while awake. The prophets indeed heard Hashem's voice speaking to them, conveying His will in a way similar to how one would speak with a friend (since Hashem acknowledges human limitations and communicates in a language understandable to them). However, it is understood that Hashem's speech was far more powerful than human speech, and the prophets were in awe of Hashem's words and recognized their holy potency.

Today, Hashem does not speak directly to people, but indirectly: through various events in their lives and how their prayers are answered. However, when the Messiah comes, prophecy will return to Israel, and Hashem will again speak directly to the prophets.
Blessings,
Daniel Belles