prophethood

proph·et

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prof-it]
- /ˈprɒf ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prof-it]
- /ˈprɒf ɪt/

Definitions of prophethood word

noun prophethood a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration. 1
noun prophethood a person chosen to speak for God and to guide the people of Israel: Moses was the greatest of Old Testament prophets. (often initial capital letter) one of the Major or Minor Prophets. one of a band of ecstatic visionaries claiming divine inspiration and, according to popular belief, possessing magical powers. a person who practices divination. 1
noun prophethood one of a class of persons in the early church, next in order after the apostles, recognized as inspired to utter special revelations and predictions. 1 Cor. 12:28. 1
noun prophethood the Prophet, Muhammad, the founder of Islam. 1
noun prophethood a person regarded as, or claiming to be, an inspired teacher or leader. 1
noun prophethood a person who foretells or predicts what is to come: a weather prophet; prophets of doom. 1

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Origin of prophethood

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English prophete < Late Latin prophēta < Greek prophḗtēs, equivalent to pro- pro-2 + -phētēs speaker, derivative of phánai to speak

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Parts of speech for Prophethood

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prophethood popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prophethood usage trend in Literature

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