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prophesy Definition

proph·esy (präfə sī′)

transitive verb -·sied′, -·sy′·ing

  1. to declare or predict (something) by or as by the influence of divine guidance
  2. to predict (a future event) in any way
  3. Rare to foreshadow

Etymology: ME prophecien < MFr prophecier < prophecie: see prophecy

intransitive verb

  1. to speak as a prophet; utter or make prophecies
  2. Rare to teach religious matters; preach

prophesy Related Forms

proph·esi′·er noun

prophesy Synonyms

prophesy

v.

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

  • camp: Yet the Spirit also rested on them, and they prophesied in the camp.
  • name: Many will say in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?
  • book: Were the events prophesied in the book of Revelation?
  • part: We know in part; we prophesy in part.