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Meaning of prophecy

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prophecy

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɒf.ə.si//ˈpɹɑfəsi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

    Example: French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.

  2. The public interpretation of Scripture.

verb

Definitions

  1. To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.

  2. To predict, to foretell (with or without divine inspiration).

  3. To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.

  4. To speak out on the Bible as an expression of holy inspiration; to preach.