2:253 These messengers; we blessed some of them more than others. For example, GOD spoke to one, and we raised some of them to higher ranks. And we gave Jesus, son of Mary, profound miracles and supported him with the Holy Spirit. Had GOD willed, their followers would not have fought with each other, after the clear proofs had come to them. Instead, they disputed among themselves; some of them believed, and some disbelieved. Had GOD willed, they would not have fought. Everything is in accordance with GOD’s will.
In this verse it mentions that God spoke to one of His messengers. This is Moses according to 4:164. 27:7 – 27:9
Messengers we have told you about, and messengers we never told you about. And GOD spoke to Moses directly.
27:7 Recall that Moses said to his family, “I see a fire; let me bring you news therefrom, or a torch to warm you.”
27:8 When he came to it, he was called: “Blessed is the One (who is speaking from) within the fire, and those around it.” Glory be to GOD, Lord of the universe.
27:9 “O Moses, this is Me, GOD, the Almighty, Most Wise.
but we see in other verses where it appears that God is also speaking to other messengers. Some examples can be seen in the following verses
Example of Noah:
11:45 Noah implored his Lord: “My Lord, my son is a member of my family, and Your promise is the truth. You are the wisest of the wise.” The Myth of Intercession
11:46 He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is unrighteous to ask Me for something you do not know. I enlighten you, lest you be like the ignorant.”
11:47 He said, “My Lord, I seek refuge in You, lest I implore You again for something I do not know. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be with the losers.”
11:48 It was proclaimed: “O Noah, disembark, with peace and blessings upon you, and upon nations who will descend from your companions. As for the other nations descending from you, we will bless them for awhile, then commit them to painful retribution.”
Example of Abraham:
2:260 Abraham said, “My Lord, show me how You revive the dead.” He said, “Do you not believe?” He said, “Yes, but I wish to reassure my heart.” He said, “Take four birds, study their marks, place a piece of each bird on top of a hill, then call them to you. They will come to you in a hurry. You should know that GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.”
God communicates to us through three different ways according to 42:51:
How God Communicates With Us
42:51 No human being can communicate with GOD except through inspiration, or from behind a barrier, or by sending a messenger through whom He reveals what He wills. He is the Most High, Most Wise.
42:52 Thus, we inspired to you a revelation proclaiming our commandments. You had no idea about the scripture, or faith. Yet, we made this a beacon to guide whomever we choose from among our servants. Surely, you guide in a straight path.
In the case of Moses the communication was God’s physical voice.
It is presumed that the communication to the other messengers was either through an angel i.e. Gabriel or through inspiration
11:36 Noah was inspired: “No more of your people are going to believe, beyond those who already believe. Do not be saddened by their actions.
God’s Messengers
4:163 We have inspired you, as we inspired Noah and the prophets after him. And we inspired Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, the Patriarchs, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon. And we gave David the Psalms.
4:164 Messengers we have told you about, and messengers we never told you about. And GOD spoke to Moses directly.
4:165 Messengers to deliver good news, as well as warnings. Thus, the people will have no excuse when they face GOD, after all these messengers have come to them. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
4:166 But GOD bears witness concerning what He has revealed to you; He has revealed it with His knowledge. And the angels bear witness as well, but GOD suffices as witness.