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Jeremiah Definition & Meaning

jeremiah
noun
  1. (Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
  2. a book in the Old Testament containing the oracles of the prophet Jeremiah

"Jeremiah" in song lyrics

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  • "The fire that burns in my bosom like Jeremiah"
    Gravediggaz — Mommy, What's a Gravedigga? (Cali Mix)
  • "In the case of 7 month old Jeremiah"
    Wale — Friends & Strangers
  • "abimelech jeremiah"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does jeremiah mean?
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC) a book in the Old Testament containing the oracles of the prophet Jeremiah
What part of speech is jeremiah?
Jeremiah is a noun.
How many definitions does jeremiah have?
Jeremiah has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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