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prophecy

/ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/

noun

Meaning

  • A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

    "French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book."

  • The public interpretation of Scripture.

verb

Meaning

  • To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.

  • To predict, to foretell (with or without divine inspiration).

  • To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.

  • To speak out on the Bible as an expression of holy inspiration; to preach.