Found 3 items, similar to prophecy.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: prophecy kenabian
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prophecy prophecy n 1: knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) [syn: prognostication, vaticination] 2: a prediction uttered under divine inspiration [syn: divination]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prophecy 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. [1913 Webster] He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. --2. Pet. i. 21. [1913 Webster] 2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. --2 Chron. ix. 29. [1913 Webster] 3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction. [1913 Webster]