prophet
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The prophet, as he is known by his followers who believe he shares divine revelation directly from God, has denied any involvement in his wife's death.
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
About six months after first meeting, Charmain was married and had become the wife of a prophet, referred to as the first lady by members of the church.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Samir, the Seller of Dreams, I realized, could read such cryptic tablets of the inner mind as a false prophet could read tea leaves or knucklebones.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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