Also on the programme are “If”, who seem to be in the position of prophets without honour. Highly regarded in America, their musicianship has yet to cut a lot of ice in this country.
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a prophet is not without honour save in his own country — With allusion to MATTHEW xiii. 57 (AV) A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. a 1485 CAXTON in Malory Works (1967) I. p. cxlv. The word of God..sayth that no man is accept for a prophete in his owne… … Proverbs new dictionary
a prophet is not without honour save in his own country — ► a prophet is not without honour save in his own country proverb a person s gifts and talents are rarely appreciated by those close to him. [ORIGIN: with biblical allusion to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13.] Main Entry: ↑prophet … English terms dictionary
prophet — ► NOUN (fem. prophetess) 1) an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. 2) a person who predicts the future. 3) a person who advocates a new belief or theory. ● a prophet is not without honour save in his own country Cf. ↑a prophet is… … English terms dictionary
Prophet — 1. Als man den Propheten nannte, weinte man. Hört, was er sagt, rief einer, das ist besser als weinen. – Burckhardt, 277. 2. Das ist der beste Prophet, der sich auf Ursach und Wirkung versteht. Lat.: Qui bene conjiciet, hunc vatem perhibeto… … Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon
honour — see there is honour among thieves the post of honour is the post of danger give credit where credit is due a prophet is not without honour save in his own country … Proverbs new dictionary
prophet — see a prophet is not without honour save in his own country … Proverbs new dictionary
honour — Honor Hon or ([o^]n [ e]r), n. [OE. honor, honour, onour, onur, OF. honor, onor, honur, onur, honour, onour, F. honneur, fr. L. honor, honos.] [Written also {honour}.] 1. Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, Thematic Index — absence absence makes the heart grow fonder he who is absent is always in the wrong the best of friends must part blue are the hills that are far away distance lends enchantment to the view out of sight, out of mind … Proverbs new dictionary
Jeremias — • Name of several Old Testament figures Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Jeremias ♦ Jeremias … Catholic encyclopedia
Threefold office — The threefold office (Latin munus triplex) of Jesus Christ is a Christian doctrine based upon the teachings of the Old Testament. It was described by Eusebius and more fully developed by John Calvin. It states that Jesus Christ performed three… … Wikipedia
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