prophet
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As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
But she thinks the prophet used her and Charmain for his own gain.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The witness says Charmain told her on 16 March she was going to check into a hotel with the prophet, who was by now also in the country, and confront him about everything.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
In the meantime Lord Mantios begot Polypheides, the prophet, and Kleitos—famous name!
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Indeed, in both cases, followers of the dead prophets are constantly finding new meaning in old prophecies.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
Even those who know the stories of Abraham and the prophets often treat these hills as a mythical realm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
His first Davos appearance in 2018 met occasional boos but he made a forceful return in 2020 when he dismissed the "prophets of doom" on climate and the economy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
But he was to find, as the prophets had found, that the whole earth became a prison for him who fled before the Lord.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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