micheas
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book of the Old Testament: "Micah" is 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 (Biblical Book): The Book of Micas contains powerful messages about justice and mercy. We studied the prophecies in Micas during the theology class.
Proper noun (Prophet): The prophet Micas preached during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micas was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah and Hosea.
Advanced Usage
- "The words of Micas": This phrase specifically refers to the prophetic utterances or the written text attributed to the prophet.
Variants and Related Words
- Micah: This is the standard and more common English spelling of the name. "Micheas" is a less common variant, often found in certain biblical translations.
Synonyms
- Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
- Seer: A prophet; a person who is said to see visions of the future.
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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