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Definition of: prophecy
(prof′ə·sē) noun plural ·cies
1. A prediction made under divine influence and direction; loosely, any prediction.
2. Discourse delivered by a prophet under divine inspiration: the common Biblical sense.
3. A book of prophecies.
4. Obs. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching. [<OF profecie <LL prophetia <Gk. prophēteia <prophētēs <pro- before + phanai speak]
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