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PROPHETS
Prophets, Nebiim
(noun) the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Prophets
A division of the Old Testament, comprising the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve.
The 21st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
Noun
prophets
plural of prophet
Source: Wiktionary
PROPHET
Proph"et, n. Etym: [F. prophète, L. propheta, fr. Gr. Fame. ]
1. One who prophesies, or foretells events; a predicter; a foreteller.
2. One inspired or instructed by God to speak in his name, or announce future events, as, Moses, Elijah, etc.
3. An interpreter; a spokesman. [R.] Ex. vii. 1.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A mantis. School of the prophets (Anc. Jewish Hist.), a school or college in which young men were educated and trained for public teachers or members of the prophetic order. These students were called sons of the prophets.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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