myEtymology.com: Greek etymology of propheteia

Etymology of the Greek word propheteia (προφητεία)

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)