English Explanatory Dictionary

a prophet has no honor in his own country

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Synonym of a prophet is not without honor save in his own country.

Word forms

a prophet has no honor in his own country

Etymology

From John 4:44; “Now Jesus Himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.”

Synonyms

a prophet is not without honor save in his own country
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