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prophet
One who speaks forth God's word; spokesman for the divine
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Etymology
Ancient Hebrewnavi(Hebrew)
One who speaks forth God's word; spokesman for the divine
From root meaning to bubble forth, speak forth
Biblical Greekprophetes(Greek)
One who speaks on behalf of; proclaimer of divine truth
Pro (before) + phanai (to speak); foreteller and forth-teller
Classical Arabicnabi(Arabic)
Messenger from God; one who conveys revelation
Central to Islamic theology; includes Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad
Sanskritrishi(Sanskrit)
Seer, sage; one who perceives higher truth
Vedic sages; holders of divine wisdom in Hindu tradition