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Etymology of the English word prophecy

the English word prophecy

derived from the Old French word prophecie

derived from the Church Latin word prophetia (prophecy; prediction; body of prophets)

derived from the Greek word propheteia, προφητεία (prediction (scriptural or other))

derived from the Greek word prophetes, προφήτης (a foreteller ('prophet'); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet)

derived from the Greek word prophemi

using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)

derived from the Greek word phemi, φημί (to say; to show or make known one's thoughts; speak or say)

derived from the Latin word propheta (prophet; spokesman, interpreter of a god)

derived from the Greek word prophetes, προφήτης (a foreteller ('prophet'); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet)

derived from the Greek word prophemi

using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)

derived from the Greek word phemi, φημί (to say; to show or make known one's thoughts; speak or say)

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