4394. prophéteia

Lexicon

prophéteia: Prophecy

Original Word: προφητεία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: prophéteia
Pronunciation: prof-ay-ti'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (prof-ay-ti'-ah)
Definition: Prophecy
Meaning: prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prophecy, prophesying.

From prophetes ("prophecy"); prediction (scriptural or other) -- prophecy, prophesying.

see GREEK prophetes

HELPS Word-studies

4394 prophēteía (from 4396 /prophḗtēs, "prophet," which is derived from 4253 /pró, "before" and 5346 /phēmí, "make clear, assert as a priority") – properly, what is clarified beforehand; prophecy which involves divinely-empowered forthtelling (asserting the mind of God) or foretelling (prediction).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from prophéteuó
Definition
prophecy
NASB Translation
prophecies (1), prophecy (15), prophesying (1), prophetic utterance (1), prophetic utterances (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4394: προφητεία

προφητεία, προφητείας, ἡ (προφητεύω, which see), Hebrew נְבוּאָה, prophecy, i. e. discourse emanating from divine inspiration and declaring the purposes of God, whether by reproving and admonishing the wicked, or comforting the afflicted, or revealing things hidden; especially by foretelling future events. Used in the N. T. — of the utterances of the O. T. prophets: Matthew 13:14; 2 Peter 1:20, 21 (on this passage see γίνομαι, 5 e. α.); — of the prediction of events relating to Christ's kingdom and its speedy triumph, together with the consolations and admonitions pertaining thereto: Revelation 11:6; Revelation 22:19; τό πνεῦμα τῆς προφητείας, the spirit of prophecy, the divine mind, to which the prophetic faculty is due, Revelation 19:10; οἱ λόγοι τῆς προφητείας, Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:7, 10, 18; — of the endowment and speech of the Christian teachers called προφῆται (see προφήτης, II. 1 f.): Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 1 Corinthians 14:6, 22; plural the gifts and utterances of these prophets, 1 Corinthians 13:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:20; — specifically, of the prognostication of those achievements which one set apart to teach the gospel will accomplish for the kingdom of Christ, 1 Timothy 4:14; plural (see προάγω, 2 a. and compare the commentaries). ((The Sept., Josephus); among native Greek writers used only by Lucian, Alex. 40, 60; (to which add inscriptions (see Liddell and Scott, under the word, I.)).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from προφήτης (prophētēs), meaning "prophet," which itself comes from πρό (pro, "before") and φημί (phēmi, "to speak"). Thus, it literally means "to speak forth" or "to speak before."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • נָבִיא (nabi'): Strong's Hebrew 5030, meaning "prophet."
• נְבוּאָה (nevu'ah): Strong's Hebrew 5016, meaning "prophecy."
• חָזוֹן (chazon): Strong's Hebrew 2377, meaning "vision" or "revelation," often used in the context of prophetic visions.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term προφητεία as used in the New Testament, highlighting its significance in the early church and its ongoing relevance for believers.

Usage: • The term is used in the New Testament to refer to the act of prophesying, the content of a prophecy, or the spiritual gift of prophecy.
• It appears in contexts discussing spiritual gifts, the role of prophets, and the nature of divine revelation.

Context: • Nature and Purpose: In the New Testament, προφητεία is often associated with the spiritual gift of prophecy, which is given by the Holy Spirit to edify, exhort, and comfort the church (1 Corinthians 14:3). It is considered one of the higher gifts and is encouraged for the building up of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 14:1, 39).
• Function in the Early Church: Prophecy played a crucial role in the early Christian communities. It was a means by which God communicated His will and guidance to His people. Prophets were instrumental in the establishment and growth of the church, providing direction and correction as needed (Ephesians 4:11).
• Distinction from Other Gifts: While similar to teaching, prophecy is distinct in that it involves direct revelation from God, rather than the interpretation or explanation of existing Scripture. It is also different from speaking in tongues, as prophecy is intended for the edification of the entire congregation (1 Corinthians 14:4-5).
• Testing and Discernment: The New Testament emphasizes the need to test prophecies to ensure they align with the truth of the Gospel and the character of God (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21; 1 John 4:1). This discernment is crucial to prevent false teachings and maintain doctrinal purity.
• Eschatological Aspect: Prophecy also has an eschatological dimension, as it often includes revelations about future events, particularly concerning the return of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom (Revelation 19:10).

Forms and Transliterations

προφητεια προφητεία προφητείᾳ προφητειαι προφητείαι προφητεῖαι προφητειαν προφητείαν προφητειας προφητείας propheteia propheteía prophēteia prophēteía propheteiai propheteíāi propheteîai prophēteiai prophēteíāi prophēteîai propheteian propheteían prophēteian prophēteían propheteias propheteías prophēteias prophēteías

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:14 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτοῖς ἡ προφητεία Ἠσαίου ἡ
NAS: In their case the prophecy of Isaiah
KJV: is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias,
INT: them the prophecy of Isaiah which

Romans 12:6 N-AFS
GRK: διάφορα εἴτε προφητείαν κατὰ τὴν
NAS: to us, [each of us is to exercise them accordingly]: if prophecy, according
KJV: whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according
INT: different whether prophecy according to the

1 Corinthians 12:10 N-NFS
GRK: ἄλλῳ δὲ προφητεία ἄλλῳ δὲ
NAS: and to another prophecy, and to another
KJV: to another prophecy; to another
INT: to another moreover prophecy to another moreover

1 Corinthians 13:2 N-AFS
GRK: ἐὰν ἔχω προφητείαν καὶ εἰδῶ
NAS: I have [the gift of] prophecy, and know
KJV: I have [the gift of] prophecy, and
INT: if I have prophecy and know

1 Corinthians 13:8 N-NFP
GRK: εἴτε δὲ προφητεῖαι καταργηθήσονται εἴτε
NAS: but if [there are gifts of] prophecy, they will be done
KJV: whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail;
INT: if moreover prophesies they will be done away whether

1 Corinthians 14:6 N-DFS
GRK: ἢ ἐν προφητείᾳ ἢ ἐν
NAS: or of prophecy or
KJV: or by prophesying, or by
INT: or in prophecy or in

1 Corinthians 14:22 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ προφητεία οὐ τοῖς
NAS: but to unbelievers; but prophecy [is for a sign], not to unbelievers
KJV: but prophesying [serveth] not
INT: those who moreover prophecy not to the

1 Thessalonians 5:20 N-AFP
GRK: προφητείας μὴ ἐξουθενεῖτε
NAS: do not despise prophetic utterances.
KJV: Despise not prophesyings.
INT: prophecies not do set at naught

1 Timothy 1:18 N-AFP
GRK: ἐπὶ σὲ προφητείας ἵνα στρατεύῃ
NAS: in accordance with the prophecies previously made
KJV: according to the prophecies which went before
INT: as to you prophecies that you might war

1 Timothy 4:14 N-GFS
GRK: σοι διὰ προφητείας μετὰ ἐπιθέσεως
NAS: on you through prophetic utterance with the laying
KJV: thee by prophecy, with the laying on
INT: to you through prophecy with laying on

2 Peter 1:20 N-NFS
GRK: ὅτι πᾶσα προφητεία γραφῆς ἰδίας
NAS: of all, that no prophecy of Scripture
KJV: that no prophecy of the scripture is
INT: that any prophecy of Scripture of its own

2 Peter 1:21 N-NFS
GRK: ἀνθρώπου ἠνέχθη προφητεία ποτέ ἀλλὰ
NAS: for no prophecy was ever made
KJV: For the prophecy came not
INT: of man was brought prophecy at any time but

Revelation 1:3 N-GFS
GRK: λόγους τῆς προφητείας καὶ τηροῦντες
NAS: the words of the prophecy, and heed
KJV: the words of this prophecy, and
INT: words of the prophecy and keep

Revelation 11:6 N-GFS
GRK: ἡμέρας τῆς προφητείας αὐτῶν καὶ
NAS: during the days of their prophesying; and they have
KJV: the days of their prophecy: and have
INT: days of the prophecy of them and

Revelation 19:10 N-GFS
GRK: πνεῦμα τῆς προφητείας
NAS: of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
KJV: is the spirit of prophecy.
INT: spirit of prophecy

Revelation 22:7 N-GFS
GRK: λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου
NAS: the words of the prophecy of this
KJV: the sayings of the prophecy of this
INT: words of the prophecy of the book

Revelation 22:10 N-GFS
GRK: λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου
NAS: up the words of the prophecy of this
KJV: the sayings of the prophecy of this
INT: words of the prophecy of the book

Revelation 22:18 N-GFS
GRK: λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου
NAS: the words of the prophecy of this
KJV: the words of the prophecy of this
INT: words of the prophecy of the book

Revelation 22:19 N-GFS
GRK: βιβλίου τῆς προφητείας ταύτης ἀφελεῖ
NAS: of this prophecy, God
KJV: of this prophecy, God
INT: book of the prophecy this will take away

Strong's Greek 4394
19 Occurrences

προφητεία — 6 Occ.
προφητεῖαι — 1 Occ.
προφητείαν — 2 Occ.
προφητείας — 10 Occ.