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micheas

/maɪˈkiː.əs/

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noun

/maɪˈkiː.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к малому еврейскому пророку VIII века до н.э., а также к ветхозаветной книге, содержащей его пророчества, включая предсказание разрушения Иерусалима.

A proper noun referring to a minor Hebrew prophet from the 8th century BC, as well as the Old Testament book that contains his prophecies, which include foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Biblical ProphetC1formal

    A minor Hebrew prophet from the 8th century BC who delivered prophecies of judgment and restoration.

    ruМихей

    • Micheas is considered one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
    • The prophecies of Micheas warned of the destruction of Jerusalem.
    • Scholars study the book of Micheas for its social justice themes.

    Synonymsmicah

  2. Book of the BibleC1formal

    An Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Micah, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem and eventual restoration.

    ruКнига Библии

    • The book of Micheas is the sixth book of the twelve minor prophets.
    • Micheas chapter 6 contains the famous verse about doing justice and loving mercy.
    • The prophecies in Micheas were fulfilled during the Babylonian exile.

    Synonymsmicah

Forms
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  • micheases' possessive plural form
  • micheas's possessive singular form