prophesy
prophesy

prophet


Definition: Meaning of, prophet in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɒfɪt /

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prophet prophets
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  1. a man who people in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religion believe has been sent by God to lead them and teach them their religion
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  2. the Prophet Muhammad, who began the Muslim religion
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  3. the Prophets the Jewish holy men whose writings form part of the Old Testament (= first part of the Bible), or the writings themselves
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  4. someone who claims that they know what will happen in the future
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  5. someone who introduces and spreads a new idea
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prophet used in phrases

  • Book of the Prophet Daniel (noun)
    1. an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
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