Proph″e‐cy (?), n.; pl.Prophecies (#), [OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. prophétie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. �, fr. � to be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. � prophet. See Prophet.] 1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling.
He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. Shak.
Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. 2. Pet. i. 21.
2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chron. ix. 29.
3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.