n.; pl. Prophecies [ OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. prophétie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. &unr_; prophet. See Prophet. ] 1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling. [ 1913 Webster ]
He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. 2. Pet. i. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chron. ix. 29. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction. [ 1913 Webster ]