prophet
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As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
For Elma, Charmain's death has caused her to examine the power she claims the prophet held over them both.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
He is a role model, prophet and genius who breaks the rules and wins anyway.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
I would much rather everyone think I was a prophet than some poor sick kid.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Her sweeping account of prediction across history demonstrates why we would do well to approach most forecasts with the skepticism we now show to prophets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
His first Davos appearance in 2018 met occasional boos but he made a forceful return in 2020 when he dismissed the "prophets of doom" on climate and the economy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
Pennington, for example, characterized slavery as “an institution of the dark age” while critiquing the “monarchs, patriarchs, and prophets of the South.”
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2024
By the cold, distant light of the stars, Nhamo could still make out the white robes of the prophets.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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