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Prophesying: meaning, definitions and examples

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prophesying

 

[ ˈprɒfəsaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a religious context

Prophesying is the act of predicting or foretelling future events, often under divine inspiration. It is commonly associated with religious figures such as prophets, who deliver messages from a higher power.

Synonyms

divining, foretelling, predicting.

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Word Description / Examples
prophesying

Often used in a religious or mystical context, where an individual is believed to have divine insight or inspiration about future events.

  • The sage was known for his prophesying of great events.
  • In ancient times, many believed that oracles were capable of prophesying the future.
predicting

Commonly used in scientific, statistical, or general contexts where future events are anticipated based on evidence or data.

  • Economists are predicting a rise in inflation next year.
  • Scientists are accurately predicting the trajectory of the storm.
foretelling

Typically used in a more casual or everyday context for predicting future events. It does not inherently carry a mystical or supernatural connotation.

  • The weather forecast is foretelling rain tomorrow.
  • Many enjoy reading horoscopes that claim to be foretelling what might happen in the coming weeks.
divining

Used when talking about seeking knowledge of the future or unknown by supernatural means, often through rituals or special instruments.

  • She was skilled in divining the location of underground water sources.
  • They used tarot cards for divining what lies ahead.

Examples of usage

  • The priest was prophesying about the end of times.
  • She claimed to have the gift of prophesying future events.
  • The prophet spent hours prophesying the fate of the kingdom.
  • The ancient texts are full of stories of prophets prophesying great calamities.
  • The act of prophesying can be seen as a form of guidance for believers.

Translations

Translations of the word "prophesying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profetizar

🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी करना

🇩🇪 prophezeien

🇮🇩 meramalkan

🇺🇦 пророкування

🇵🇱 prorokowanie

🇯🇵 予言する (yogen suru)

🇫🇷 prophétiser

🇪🇸 profetizar

🇹🇷 kehanette bulunma

🇰🇷 예언하다 (yeonhada)

🇸🇦 التنبؤ (altanabu)

🇨🇿 prorokovat

🇸🇰 prorokovať

🇨🇳 预言 (yùyán)

🇸🇮 prerokovanje

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжап айту

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება

🇦🇿 peyğəmbərlik etmək

🇲🇽 profetizar

Etymology

The word 'prophesying' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'prophetier'. The concept of prophesying dates back to ancient times, with prophets playing a significant role in various cultures and religions. Prophesying has been a common practice throughout history, with individuals claiming to have the ability to predict future events. The act of prophesying continues to be a topic of interest and debate in religious and spiritual contexts.

See also: prophecies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,312, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.