man of God

noun

1. a clergyman.
2. a holy or devout person, as a saint or prophet.

man of God

noun

1. a saint or prophet
2. a clergyman

Word History and Origins

Origin of man of God¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Bonhoeffer’s own legacy has lately been usurped by outspoken Christian nationalists, enough so that his own descendants have come out to decry anyone distorting his life and words as anything but a peace-loving man of God.

From Los Angeles Times

"You’re a man of faith, you’re a man of God, you’re a man of family. With some of these nominees, Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr., I wonder — does it matter anymore for Republicans to think of leaders as people who are moral in their personal lives?"

From Salon

When CNN's Jake Tapper asked Johnson how he could support such nominees while claiming to be "a man of God," Johnson flashed his signature smarmy smile before praising them as "persons who will shake up the status quo."

From Salon

You are a man of God, or whatever.

From Salon

Shinn reportedly called himself “the Man of God” and said his teachings would grant his followers salvation.

From Los Angeles Times