Synonyms of Prophetsnext
: the second part of the Hebrew Bible see Bible Table

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Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall, together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander, keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025 Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 One organization, Northern Kingdom Prophets, is classified as a hate group. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 27 May 2025 The slate includes Ann Droid (working title), a sitcom vehicle for Morgan; Small Prophets, which is from BAFTA winner and Detectorists star Crook, and stars the likes of Palin and recent BAFTA winner Sophie Willan among others. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Prophets

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prophets was in the 13th century

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“Prophets.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prophets. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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Prophets

plural noun
: the second part of the Hebrew Bible see bible
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