Definition of prophecy

The word "prophecy" originates from the Greek word "προφήτης" (prophêtēs), which means "one who speaks for God". In ancient Greek, the word was used to describe a person who received divine inspiration or revelation from the gods. The term was used to describe both oracular utterances and prophetic predictions. The English word "prophecy" was borrowed from Old French "prophétie", which was derived from the Latin " prophetia", ultimately tracing back to the Greek "προφήτης". The meaning has expanded over time to include not only receiving divine inspiration but also predicting future events, especially those of a supernatural or visionary nature. In modern usage, the term "prophecy" is often used to describe predictions or forecasts that are considered to be of divine origin or revelation.