prophet

Example Sentences

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Chakwera was an Assemblies of God theologian before entering politics, and Sekeya, who describes himself as a prophet, warned anyone going after the former president not to expect help from above.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Bloggers passed on their latest favorites like a prophet in the town square, coming in from the online wilderness of music piracy’s heyday with new tracks that could change your life.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

It is based on the teachings of Bahaullah, who was born in Iran in 1817 and is considered the prophet and founder of their monotheistic faith.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

What Peck found wasn’t a prophet or a symbol but a man full of contradictions: a writer wrestling with class, illness and empire, trying to fuse politics and art before his own time ran out.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Nabi Samuel is named after the ancient prophet Samuel, who is believed to be buried there.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat