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A prophecy is a "prediction" of future events.
To prophesy is to give a warning message to people from God.
To give an example:
Daniel 7 is a prophecy of future events and nations that would rise up and dominate the world, that God revealed to Daniel in a vision.
Jonah was told to prophesy to the people of Ninevah and warn them to turn away from their sins and obey God, otherwise God would punish them.
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Which is correct 'prophesy' or 'prophecy'?
Both of the words are correct.Prophesy is the verb. As in "he began to prophesy that a terrible event was about to happen".Prophecy is the noun. As in "the prophecy foretold this terrible event".
Do people agree that anyone can be a prophet?
No. Not everyone agrees that prophecy is possible. The reasons for this may be lack of belief in spirits or gods, a human's capacity to know the future, or the unpredictability of quantum mechanics. For those who believe that prophesy is possible, there is disagreement between spiritual/religious groups as to whether a person needs to be of a particular bloodline to receive prophecy, whether a person needs to be of a particular bloodline to receive good prophecy while those not of that bloodline can prophesy evil, or whether anyone can prophesy.
Does prophesy means also preaching?
Prophecy is about the future. Preaching is like teaching.
What is an example of prophecy?
One of the most well-known is the prophesy in the Old Testament on the coming of the Messiah.
How do you use one direction and prophesy in the same sentence?
The direction of the church was determined by a prophecy by one of the elders.
From whom did cassandra receive the gift of prophecy?
She was given the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo. she later betrayed him so he cursed this meant that no one believed her prophesy
Is there such a word as prophesise?
No, there is no such word as prophesise (British English) or prophesize (US English).The correct verb is "prophesy". For example "I prophesy the volcano will erupt tonight".The correct noun is "prophecy". For example "the prophecy has come true".Prophesise / prophesize is a very common grammatical error. No such word actually exists in the English language.Further Information:On the Vocabulary.com websiteOn The Free Dictionary website
Where is the first messianic prophesy?
We read a lots of prophesies about Messiah in the old testament and we know that they all are true. The first messianic prophesy was not made by any prophet or by any other person but the first prophecy was made by God himself. we read the first messianic prophesy in Genesis 3:15. God himself prophesized about messiah.
When Macbeth is finally killed the prophesy of none of women born shall harm Macbeth is fulfilled because macbeths killer?
Who kills Macbeth and how does his killer fulfill the prophecy concerning not being born of woman
How do you accomplish your role as a prophet?
A prophet must prophesy and for the prophet to have any credence the prophecies must come true. So if you want to be a prophet you must have some prophecy to speak out.
How do you spell prophecies?
That is the correct spelling of the plural noun prophecies. The conjugation of the verb is prophesy or (3rd person singular) prophesies.
How much of Macbeth's prophesy has been fulfilled?
Macbeth's prophecy that he will become the king has been fulfilled. However, his fear of Banquo's descendants taking the throne has not yet come to pass.
