micah
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book of the Old Testament: "Micah" is the name of a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, containing the prophecies attributed to the prophet Micah.
- A Hebrew prophet: "Micah" is the name of a minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible who lived in the 8th century BC.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Book): The Book of Micah contains powerful messages about justice and mercy. We studied the prophecies in Micah during the theology class.
Proper noun (Person): The prophet Micah preached during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah foretold the future destruction of Jerusalem.
Advanced Usage
- "The words of Micah": This phrase specifically refers to the prophetic utterances recorded in the biblical book.
Variants and Related Words
- Micah is a proper name with no direct variants. It is sometimes spelled Micha in some historical contexts, but "Micah" is the standard English form for the biblical figure and book.
Synonyms
- The Prophet Micah: The Morasthite (a traditional epithet referring to his hometown of Moresheth).
- The Book of Micah: There are no true synonyms for the name of a specific biblical book.
Related Phrases
- "Micah 6:8": A famous verse reference from the book.
Noun
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an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Micah foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem
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a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
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