prophethood
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a word derived from
prophet.
prophetnouna person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
Example Sentences
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Joseph was always extremely alone as he chose the next rung in the climb to prophethood and was probably frightened by his despair when it came on.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2012
Know that the conditions of existence are limited to the conditions of servitude, of prophethood, and of Deity, but the divine and the contingent perfections are unlimited.
From Bahá’í World Faith by `Abdu'l-Bahá
The deeds of Moses are conclusive evidences of His prophethood.
From Bahá’í World Faith by `Abdu'l-Bahá
Know that the conditions of existence are limited to the conditions of servitude, of prophethood and of Deity, but the divine and the contingent perfections are unlimited.
From Some Answered Questions by `Abdu'l-Bahá
There is no doubt whatever that such souls were prophets, for the mission of prophethood is education, and these wondrous souls trained and educated mankind.
From Japan Will Turn Ablaze! by Barbara R. (Barbara Rutledge) Sims