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Prophecies - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Prophecy \Proph"e*cy\, n.; pl. Prophecies, [OE. prophecie, OF.
profecie, F. proph['e]tie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to
be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. ? prophet.
See Prophet.]
1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a
prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling.
He hearkens afterProphecies : and dreams. --Shak.
Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man.
--2. Pet. i.
21.
2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the
prophecy of Ahijah. --2 Chron. ix. 29.
3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation
or instruction.
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