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prophecies |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prophecy \Proph"e*cy\, n.; pl {Prophecies}, [OE. prophecie, OF profecie F. proph['e]tie, 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.
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