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(), n.; pl. Prophecies (), [OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. prophtie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. , fr. to be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. prophet. See Prophet.] 1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling. He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. Shak. Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. 2. Pet. i. 21. 2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chron. ix. 29. 3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction. スポンサード リンク
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