prophecy

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1. prophecy - Noun

2. prophecy - Verb

Meaning

A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling.

A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah.

Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.

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A 21st-century series, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver tells of two New Stone Age children fighting to fulfil a prophecy and save their clan. Source: Internet

According to Suetonius, a prophecy ubiquitous in the Eastern provinces claimed that from Judaea would come the future rulers of the world. Source: Internet

A common version of her story relates how, in an effort to seduce her, Apollo gave her the power of prophecy —but when she refused him, he spat into her mouth to inflict a curse that nobody would ever believe her prophecies. Source: Internet

According to the New Testament, this prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on the animal ( Matthew 21:4-7, John 12:14-15). Source: Internet

According to legend, 'Ubayd Allah and his son were fulfilling a prophecy that the mahdi would come from Mesopotamia to Sijilmasa. Source: Internet

According to this theory, the revelation mentioned (Gal 2:2) corresponds with the prophecy of Agabus (Acts 11:27–28). Source: Internet

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