Prophetical: meaning, definitions and examples
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prophetical
[ prəˈfɛtɪkəl ]
prediction context
Prophetical refers to something that relates to or is characteristic of a prophet or prophecy. It describes statements or actions that are foretelling or divine in nature. This term is often used in religious or spiritual contexts where messages from a higher power are believed to be communicated. Prophetical messages may convey warnings, guidance, or predictions about future events.
Synonyms
divinatory, foretelling, oracular, predictive, prophetic
Examples of usage
- The prophetical text spoke of a great flood.
- He made a prophetical statement about the future.
- Many consider her visions to be prophetical in nature.
- The prophetical writings of the ancient seer were revered.
Translations
Translations of the word "prophetical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profético
🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी करने वाला
🇩🇪 prophetisch
🇮🇩 profetik
🇺🇦 пророчий
🇵🇱 proroczy
🇯🇵 予言的な
🇫🇷 prophétique
🇪🇸 profético
🇹🇷 kehanet
🇰🇷 예언적인
🇸🇦 نبوءي
🇨🇿 prorocký
🇸🇰 prorocký
🇨🇳 预言的
🇸🇮 prerokovni
🇮🇸 spámaður
🇰🇿 пайғамбарлық
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი
🇦🇿 peyğəmbər
🇲🇽 profético
Etymology
The term 'prophetical' is derived from the Greek word 'prophetēs', which means 'one who speaks for another' or 'interpreter of the will of God.' This term evolved through the Latin 'propheta', which maintained similar meanings. The concept of prophecy is rooted in ancient cultures, where individuals were believed to possess the ability to communicate divine messages. In both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, prophets played significant roles, delivering messages from God. The adjective 'prophetical' emerged in Middle English, often used interchangeably with 'prophetic.' Over centuries, the usage of the term expanded beyond strict religious contexts, incorporating broader implications of prediction and foresight in literature and various forms of art.