Etymology of the Greek word prophetes (προφήτης)
the Greek word
prophetes, προφήτης (a foreteller ('prophet'); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet)
derived from the Greek word
prophemiusing 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)
Derivations in Greek
propheteia,
prophetikosDerivations in other languages
Latin
prophetes, Latin
propheta
