4398. prophétis

Lexicon

prophétis: Prophetess

Original Word: προφήτις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: prophétis
Pronunciation: pro-FAY-tis
Phonetic Spelling: (prof-ay'-tis)
Definition: Prophetess
Meaning: a prophetess.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prophetess.

Feminine of prophetes; a female foreteller or an inspired woman -- prophetess.

see GREEK prophetes

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4398 prophḗtis (the feminine form of 4396 /prophḗtēs, "prophet") – prophetess (Lk 2:36; Rev 2:20). See 4394 (prophēteia).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of prophétés
Definition
a prophetess
NASB Translation
prophetess (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4398: προφῆτις

προφῆτις, προφητιδος, ἡ (προφήτης), the Sept. for נְבִיאָה, a prophetess (Vulg., Tertullianprophetissa, prophetis), a woman to whom future events or things hidden from others are at times revealed, either by inspiration or by dreams and visions: Luke 2:36; Revelation 2:20. In Greek usage, a female who declares or interprets oracles (Euripides, Plato, Plutarch): ἡ προφῆτις τῆς ἀληθείας ἱστορία, Diodorus 1, 2.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 5031 נְבִיאָה (nevi'ah): The Hebrew equivalent for a female prophet or prophetess. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe women like Miriam (Exodus 15:20), Deborah (Judges 4:4), and Huldah (2 Kings 22:14), who played significant roles in Israel's spiritual and communal life.

The role of the προφήτις in the biblical context is a testament to the diverse ways in which God communicates with His people and the varied individuals He chooses to deliver His messages.

Usage: The term προφήτις is used in the New Testament to refer to women who are recognized as having the gift of prophecy. It highlights their role in conveying divine messages and serving as spiritual leaders or figures within the early Christian community.

Context: The term προφήτις appears in the New Testament to describe women who were endowed with the gift of prophecy. This role was significant in the early Christian church, as it demonstrated that the Holy Spirit's gifts were not limited by gender. Notable examples include:

• Anna the Prophetess: Mentioned in Luke 2:36, Anna is described as a prophetess who served in the temple. She is noted for her devoutness and her role in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the temple. Her story underscores the presence and influence of women in the spiritual life of Israel and the early church.

• Philip's Daughters: In Acts 21:9, Philip the evangelist is said to have four unmarried daughters who prophesied. This reference highlights the active participation of women in the ministry of the early church and their role in the dissemination of divine revelation.

The presence of prophetesses in the biblical narrative illustrates the inclusive nature of spiritual gifts and the important contributions of women to the faith community. Their prophetic roles often involved not only foretelling future events but also providing guidance, encouragement, and edification to the believers.

Forms and Transliterations

προφήτην προφητιν προφήτιν προφῆτιν προφητις προφήτις προφῆτις prophetin prophêtin prophētin prophē̂tin prophetis prophêtis prophētis prophē̂tis

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 2:36 N-NFS
GRK: ἦν Ἅννα προφῆτις θυγάτηρ Φανουήλ
NAS: And there was a prophetess, Anna
KJV: one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter
INT: there was Anna a prophetess daughter of Phanuel

Revelation 2:20 N-AFS
GRK: λέγουσα ἑαυτὴν προφῆτιν καὶ διδάσκει
NAS: herself a prophetess, and she teaches
KJV: herself a prophetess, to teach
INT: calls herself a prophetess and to teach

Strong's Greek 4398
2 Occurrences

προφῆτιν — 1 Occ.
προφῆτις — 1 Occ.