man of God

American  

noun

1. a clergyman.

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

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man of God British  

noun

1. a saint or prophet

2. a clergyman

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Etymology

Origin of man of God

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

"I just pray that he shows the world what being a man of God can do."

From BBC • May 9, 2025

“I played football but who I am is a man of God, a father, a husband, a mentor,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Like many Vatican officials who worked with Benedict, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet said he believed the German pontiff had left behind "a great legacy" as a man of God and a man of culture.

From Reuters • Jan. 1, 2023

“She inspired me to be a man of God, and to do whatever I do the best I could do. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her,” Whitfield said.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2022

Katherine and I both stink to high heaven, and I can’t expect that a man of God will want to tolerate our stench any more than we do.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland