prophet

ˈprɒfɪt
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Translation of prophet into German

Noun

1.

sacred role

person who delivers messages believed to come from a god
  • The prophet warned the people about the coming storm.Der Prophet warnte die Menschen vor dem kommenden Sturm.
2.

public voice

spokesperson for a movement or doctrine
  • He was a prophet of environmentalism.Er war ein Prophet des Umweltschutzes.
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Expressions with prophet: examples in English and translations in German

Unheilsprophet
Schwarzseher
The economist was labeled a prophet of doom for his bleak forecasts.
falscher Prophet
Many followers later realized their leader was a false prophet.

Synonyms and analogies of prophet in English

Examples of prophet in a sentence

  • The village prophet foretold drought and warned villagers.
  • She became a prophet for the new age movement.
  • The prophet spoke passionately about social justice.
prophetess
ˈprɒf.ɪ.tɪs
Noun
1.

religion

woman regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of God's will
Prophetin f
  • She was revered as a prophetess in her community..In ihrer Gemeinde wurde sie als Prophetin hoch verehrt.
2.

spirituality

woman regarded as a spiritual leader or visionary
Prophetin fSeherin fVisionärin f
  • The community revered her as a wise prophetess.Die Gemeinschaft verehrte sie als weise Prophetin.

Translations of "prophet" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derProphetnm.

The prophet described his exile as dwelling continually in the shadow of death.

Der Prophet schilderte sein Exil als ein ständiges Wohnen im Schatten des Todes.

The cult leader presented himself as a prophet to gain followers.

Der Sektenführer präsentierte sich als Prophet, um Anhänger zu gewinnen.

The old prophet talked in riddles, leaving everyone puzzled about their future.

Der alte Prophet sprach in Rätseln und ließ alle über ihre Zukunft ratlos zurück.

The prophet claimed the warning came from on high, urging immediate repentance.

Der Prophet behauptete, die Warnung sei von oben gekommen und verlange sofortige Umkehr.

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Other translations for prophet:

  • Gesandternm.
  • Sehernm.
  • Weissagernm.
  • Hellsehernm.
  • Vordenkernm.

prophet: Examples and translations in context

The kingdom was in thrall to a prophet who promised miraculous salvation.

Das Königreich stand im Bann eines Propheten, der wundersame Erlösung versprach.

The prophet denounced the graven image, calling it powerless stone and meaningless superstition.

Der Prophet verurteilte das Götzenbild als machtlosen Stein und sinnlosen Aberglauben.

The prophet declared that the king had fallen from grace through persistent disobedience.

Der Prophet verkündete, dass der König durch anhaltenden Ungehorsam in Ungnade gefallen sei.

The old prophet spoke softly of the final reckoning and divine justice.

Der alte Prophet sprach leise vom Jüngsten Gericht und der göttlichen Gerechtigkeit.

It is reported that the prophet Elijah revealed himself to him.

Es wird berichtet, dass der Prophet Elija sich ihm offenbarte.

The prophet that I tried to save was talking about Luxiron.

Der Prophet, den ich retten wollte, redete über Luxiron.

See also:

false prophetprophet of doom
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