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Minor Prophet

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noun
any of a group of Old Testament prophets that includes Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
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How to use Minor Prophet in a sentence

  • "One of those animals once spoke the truth to a minor prophet," remarked Frances, quietly.

    A Top-Floor Idyl|George van Schaick
  • This would seem to bear out Mr. William Wyvern's allusion to the minor prophet element of his character.

    Once Aboard The Lugger|Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson
  • He does not expect an answer; unless one were at least a minor prophet it would be impossible to give one, except in the negative.

  • He stood near the door, and with the enthusiasm of a minor prophet exclaimed: "'Ow beautiful is this place, Mr. Pendoggat!"

    Furze the Cruel|John Trevena
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