Associations to the word «Prophesy»

Wiktionary

PROPHESY, verb. To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet. [from 14th c.]
PROPHESY, verb. To predict, to foretell. [from 14th c.]
PROPHESY, verb. To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.
PROPHESY, verb. (intransitive) (Christianity) To speak out on the Bible as an expression of holy inspiration; to preach. [from 14th c.]

Dictionary definition

PROPHESY, verb. Predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration.
PROPHESY, verb. Deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday".

Wise words

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