Strong's Lexicon prophétis: Prophetess Original Word: προφήτις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word προφήτης (prophétés), meaning "prophet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5031 נְבִיאָה (nevi'ah): The Hebrew equivalent for "prophetess," used in reference to women like Miriam (Exodus 15:20) and Deborah (Judges 4:4). Usage: The term "prophétis" refers to a female prophet, a woman who is divinely inspired to communicate God's will and messages. In the New Testament, a prophetess is recognized as someone who possesses the gift of prophecy, which includes foretelling future events, exhorting, and edifying the church. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Jewish and early Christian contexts, prophetesses played significant roles in spiritual and communal life. While the role of women in religious leadership was often limited, prophetesses were acknowledged for their unique spiritual gifts and contributions. The presence of prophetesses in the Bible highlights the inclusivity of God's calling, transcending gender norms of the time. 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 Originfem. of prophétés Definition a prophetess NASB Translation prophetess (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4398: προφῆτιςπροφῆτις, 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prophetess. Feminine of prophetes; a female foreteller or an inspired woman -- prophetess. see GREEK prophetes Forms and Transliterations προφήτην προφητιν προφήτιν προφῆτιν προφητις προφήτις προφῆτις prophetin prophêtin prophētin prophē̂tin prophetis prophêtis prophētis prophē̂tisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:36 N-NFSGRK: 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 Strong's Greek 4398 |
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