προφητεύω
prophēteyō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "prophēteyō" means to act as a prophet, primarily by declaring or communicating divine messages or guidance. While it can include predicting future events, this aspect is secondary and not the main focus of the term. It is used in contexts where individuals speak under divine inspiration or reveal God's will.
to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
The Greek word prophēteyō means "to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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