Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A forerunner; a precursor; a messenger; as warmer weather is a harbinger of the vacation season. 2. (n.) One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings. 3. (v. t.) To usher in; to be a harbinger of.

Multi-Version Concordance Harbinger (2 Occurrences) Isaiah 41:27 I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings. (See JPS) Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! (See JPS)