Prophecy: meaning, definitions and examples
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prophecy
[ ˈprɒfəsi ]
spiritual
A prediction or foretelling of what is to come, often associated with divine inspiration or insight.
Synonyms
divination, forecast, prediction, prognostication
Examples of usage
- The prophecy foretold the coming of a great leader.
- Many people believed in the prophecy of the ancient oracle.
- She claimed to have received a prophecy in her dreams.
literary
A statement or declaration of a future event or outcome, often in a symbolic or metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
augury, foretelling, premonition, presage
Examples of usage
- The prophecy in the novel foreshadowed the protagonist's ultimate destiny.
- In Shakespeare's plays, prophecies often play a significant role in the plot.
- The prophecy of the wise old man guided the young hero on his journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "prophecy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profecia
🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी
🇩🇪 Prophezeiung
🇮🇩 ramalan
🇺🇦 пророцтво
🇵🇱 proroctwo
🇯🇵 予言 (yogen)
🇫🇷 prophétie
🇪🇸 profecía
🇹🇷 kehanet
🇰🇷 예언 (yeon)
🇸🇦 نبوءة (nubuw'ah)
🇨🇿 proroctví
🇸🇰 proroctvo
🇨🇳 预言 (yùyán)
🇸🇮 prerokba
🇮🇸 spádómur
🇰🇿 болжам
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება (ts'inasts'armet'q'veleba)
🇦🇿 peyğəmbərlik
🇲🇽 profecía
Word origin
The word 'prophecy' originated from the Middle English prophecie, from Old French and Latin prophētia, from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs meaning 'prophet'. The concept of prophecy has roots in various religious and spiritual traditions, where prophets were believed to communicate divine messages or insights about the future. Throughout history, prophecies have been a source of fascination and intrigue, inspiring literature, art, and popular culture.