Prophesier: meaning, definitions and examples
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prophesier
[ หprษfษหsaษชษr ]
role of prediction
A prophesier is an individual who predicts or foretells future events, often claiming to have divine insight or revelation. This term is derived from the word 'prophecy,' which encompasses the act of predicting the future based on spiritual or supernatural insight. Prophesiers are often associated with religious or mystical contexts and may deliver their predictions in various forms, such as spoken words or written texts. In many cultures, they hold significant influence and are consulted for guidance on critical life decisions.
Synonyms
diviner, oracle, prophet, seer
Examples of usage
- The prophesier warned the village about the coming storm.
- Many seek the insights of a prophesier before making major transitions.
- Historically, a prophesier's words were taken very seriously by the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "prophesier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น profetizador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคตเคฟเคทเฅเคฏเคตเคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Prophet
๐ฎ๐ฉ nabi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ prorok
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ่จ่
๐ซ๐ท prophรจte
๐ช๐ธ profeta
๐น๐ท peygamber
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ prorok
๐ธ๐ฐ prorok
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ็ฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ prorok
๐ฎ๐ธ spรกmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะนาะฐะผะฑะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแกแฌแแ แแแขแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peyฤษmbษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ profeta
Etymology
The term 'prophesier' stems from the root word 'prophecy,' which has its origins in the Greek word 'prophetia,' meaning 'to speak on behalf of' or 'to declare.' This concept evolved through Latin into Old French and eventually into Middle English, where the notion of foretelling and divine inspiration became intertwined. In historical contexts, prophesiers often held roles similar to that of priests or shamans, serving as intermediaries between the divine and the human realm. The societal significance of prophesiers varied across cultures, from revered figures in ancient societies to subjects of skepticism in contemporary times. With the rise of rationalism and science, the traditional role of the prophesier has been challenged, yet interest in predictions and prophecies endures in modern spirituality and popular culture.