Mi·cah 1 (m  k ) also Mi·che·as (m-k s) A Hebrew prophet of the eighth century b.c. [Hebrew Mîkâ, short for Mîkâ' l, Michael; see Michael.] |
| Mi·cah 2 (mk) also Mi·che·as (m-ks) n. Abbr. Mic. or Mi See Table at Bible. [After Micah.] |
Micah [ˈmaɪkə]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a Hebrew prophet of the late 8th century bc
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the book containing his prophecies Douay spelling Micheas [maɪˈkiːəs]
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| Noun | 1. |  Micah - a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC) |
| 2. |  Micah - an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Micah foretelling the destruction of JerusalemOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
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