Zacharias

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Hebrew minor prophet: A religious figure from the late 6th century BC, known for his prophecies.
    • A book of the Old Testament: A book of the Bible containing the prophecies attributed to Zechariah, primarily focused on the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Person):
    • The prophet Zacharias delivered messages of hope and rebuilding.
    • In the Hebrew Bible, Zacharias is one of the twelve minor prophets.
  • Proper noun (Book):
    • The Book of Zacharias contains visions of a restored Jerusalem.
    • We studied a passage from Zacharias in our scripture class.
Advanced Usage
  • Prophetic tradition: The name Zacharias is associated with apocalyptic and messianic prophecies within the biblical canon.
    • Scholars compare the visions in Zacharias to those in the Book of Daniel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Zechariah: The more common modern English spelling for both the prophet and the biblical book. "Zacharias" is a Greek/Latin-derived variant.
  • Prophetic: (Adjective) Relating to a prophet or prophecy.
    • The prophetic book calls for social justice.
Synonyms
  • Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
  • Seer: An archaic term for a prophet; one who sees visions.
Related Phrases
  • The Twelve (Minor Prophets): The collective name for the group of shorter prophetic books in the Old Testament, which includes the Book of Zacharias.
    • Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Zacharias are all part of The Twelve.
Noun
  1. an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Zechariah which are concerned mainly with the renewal of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity
  2. a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 6th century BC

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