4397. prophétikos

Lexicon

prophétikos: Prophetic

Original Word: προφητικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: prophétikos
Pronunciation: pro-fay-tee-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (prof-ay-tik-os')
Definition: Prophetic
Meaning: prophetic, uttered by a prophet.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prophetic

From prophetes; pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") -- of prophecy, of the prophets.

see GREEK prophetes

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4397 prophētikós (an adjective, derived from 4396 /prophḗtēs, "a prophet") – prophetic, what is stated by a prophet. See 4394 (prophēteia).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from prophétés
Definition
prophetic
NASB Translation
prophetic (1), prophets (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4397: προφητικός

προφητικός, προφητικη, προφητικόν (προφήτης), proceeding from a prophet; prophetic: Romans 16:26; 2 Peter 1:19. (Philo de migr. Abr. § 15, etc.; Lucian, Alex. 60; ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from προφήτης (prophētēs), meaning "prophet."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5030 נָבִיא (nāḇî') • Prophet
• H5012 נָבָא (nāḇā') • To prophesy

These Hebrew terms are foundational to the concept of prophecy in the Old Testament, where prophets played a crucial role in conveying God's messages to His people. The Greek term προφητικός carries forward this rich tradition into the New Testament, affirming the continuity and fulfillment of prophetic revelation in the person and work of Jesus Christ and the ongoing life of the church.

Usage: The term προφητικός is used to describe something that is related to or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy. It is often used in the context of writings or utterances that convey divine messages or foretell future events.

Context: The Greek term προφητικός (prophētikos) is an adjective that is used to describe anything related to prophecy or prophets. In the New Testament, this term underscores the divine inspiration and authority of prophetic messages. The prophetic role is central to the biblical narrative, serving as a conduit for God's communication with humanity. Prophets were seen as God's spokespersons, delivering messages that could include warnings, guidance, or revelations about future events.

In the New Testament, the prophetic gift is affirmed as a vital part of the early Christian community. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, emphasizes the importance of prophecy for edification, encouragement, and consolation of the church (1 Corinthians 14:3). The prophetic writings, including those of the Old Testament prophets, are considered foundational to understanding God's redemptive plan.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in passages that highlight the role of prophecy in revealing God's will and purpose. For example, in 2 Peter 1:19, the prophetic word is described as "a lamp shining in a dark place," emphasizing its guiding and illuminating function for believers.

Forms and Transliterations

προφητικον προφητικόν προφητικὸν προφητικων προφητικών προφητικῶν prophetikon prophetikòn prophetikôn prophētikon prophētikòn prophētikōn prophētikō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:26 Adj-GMP
GRK: τε γραφῶν προφητικῶν κατ' ἐπιταγὴν
NAS: and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according
KJV: the scriptures of the prophets, according
INT: and through Scriptures prophetic according to [the] commandment

2 Peter 1:19 Adj-AMS
GRK: βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον ᾧ
NAS: [So] we have the prophetic word
KJV: word of prophecy; whereunto
INT: more sure the prophetic word to which

Strong's Greek 4397
2 Occurrences

προφητικῶν — 1 Occ.
προφητικὸν — 1 Occ.