προφήτης
prophētēs
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "προφήτης" (prophētēs) refers to someone who speaks on behalf of God, interpreting or declaring His will. In the New Testament, it is used to describe Old Testament prophets, John the Baptist, Jesus, Christian prophets during the apostolic age, and even prophetic writings. Occasionally, it can also refer to a poet or interpreter of oracles in classical usage.
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
The Greek word prophētēs means "a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet," 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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