Counterprophet

/ˌkaʊntərˈprɑːfət/ noun

Definition

A person who preaches or predicts something opposite to another prophet's message.

Etymology

From counter- + prophet (from Greek prophetes, one who speaks for). Religious and historical term from ancient texts describing competing spiritual authorities.

Kelly Says

In the Bible, false prophets are sometimes described as counterprohets—when multiple spiritual figures claim opposite divine messages, ancient audiences had no way to resolve whose counterprophet was actually wrong.

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