Prophesied: meaning, definitions and examples
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prophesied
[ ˈprɒf.ə.saɪd ]
future prediction
Prophesied is the past tense of prophesy, which means to predict or reveal something that is to come, often through divine inspiration or revelation. This term is frequently used in religious contexts, where individuals, known as prophets, are believed to have received messages from a higher power. The act of prophesying can encompass a range of predictions, from personal fortunes to significant events affecting nations. It implies knowledge of future events that is not available to ordinary people.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ancient texts prophesied a great war.
- She prophesied that they would find success in their endeavors.
- In many cultures, shamans have prophesied changes in seasons.
- The book prophesied the arrival of a savior.
Translations
Translations of the word "prophesied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profetizou
🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी की
🇩🇪 prophezeite
🇮🇩 meramalkan
🇺🇦 пророкував
🇵🇱 przepowiedział
🇯🇵 予言した
🇫🇷 prophétisé
🇪🇸 profetizó
🇹🇷 kehanette bulundu
🇰🇷 예언했다
🇸🇦 تنبأ
🇨🇿 prorokoval
🇸🇰 prorokoval
🇨🇳 预言了
🇸🇮 prerokoval
🇮🇸 spáði
🇰🇿 болжады
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველა
🇦🇿 proqnoz etdi
🇲🇽 profetizó
Etymology
The word 'prophesied' comes from the Old English 'prophecia', which is derived from the Latin 'prophetia', meaning 'prophecy'. This, in turn, stems from the Greek 'prophētēs', meaning 'one who speaks for a deity', combining 'pro-' meaning 'before' and 'phēmi' meaning 'to speak'. The roots of the word emphasize the cultural significance of prophecy throughout history, especially in religious contexts across various cultures. Over centuries, prophesying has been associated with figures like priests, seers, and oracles, who were believed to have special insight or access to the divine will. The usage of the term has evolved but consistently highlights the theme of foretelling or divining future events.