prophesy Definition
proph·esy (präf′ə sī′)
transitive verb -·sied′, -·sy′·ing
- to declare or predict (something) by or as by the influence of divine guidance
- to predict (a future event) in any way
- Rare to foreshadow
Etymology: ME prophecien < MFr prophecier < prophecie: see prophecy
intransitive verb
- to speak as a prophet; utter or make prophecies
- Rare to teach religious matters; preach
prophesy Related Forms
proph′·esi′·er noun
prophesy Synonyms
prophesy Usage Examples
Object
- advent: Far from prophesying the advent of the Quran, Isaiah is simply referring to the Assyrian takeover of Ephraim.
- doom: These two verses seem to be the central plank as the two witnesses prophesy doom.
- prophet: And so, whilst many of the prophets prophesied of the one, they necessarily intended the other.
- lie: This is what the Lord Almighty says about Ahab and Zedekiah who are prophesying lies to you in My Name.
- destruction: Did Ezekiel prophesy the destruction of the city of Tire?
- son: Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.
Preposition: against
Modifying Another Word
- therefore: Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.
- all: We close our lips in presence of the ministry of those who are telling us, " Ye may all prophesy.
- so: So prophesying on that occasion was speaking for God in a way that formed part of someone's guidance.
- never: He never prophesies anything but bad news for me!
- not: Many will say in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?
- also: Saul sent men a third time, and they also prophesied.
Followed by a transitive particle
unto: Again, in the 9th verse of the same chapter, he says, Son of man, prophesy unto the wind.
Used with why or when
what: He wept over Jerusalem because it's people refused to accept the ways of peace; and he prophesied what the result would be.
Present participle complement
concern: The prophets, having obtained grace from Him, prophesied concerning Him.
Preposition: in
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