man of God

noun phrase

: clergyman

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This statement encapsulates the essential reason Christ Jesus was sent by the Father – to reveal his oneness with God, which illustrates the truth of everyone’s oneness with the Father as the spiritual man of God’s creating. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 That goes against the whole notion of what a man of God should be about. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 Though a man of God, Brantley Gilbert is struggling with faith and forgiveness following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Snake-like and sincere in equal measure, Lawrence is both a loving father and a showman performing that role — a man of God and a lustful opportunist. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for man of God

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First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of man of God was in 1670

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“Man of God.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20God. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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