prophecy vs prophesy
Definitions
noun
- a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
- knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
Examples
In ancient Egypt, charismatic prophecy apparently was not commonplace, if it occurred at all, though institutional prophecy was of the greatest importance.
An ancient Hopi Prophecy states. When the Blue Star Kachina makes its appearance in the heavens the 5th world will emerge.
Christians believe that Isaiah's description of this servant was a prophecy that was fulfilled during the life of Jesus Christ.
Definitions
verb
- deliver a sermon
- predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
Examples
The time of his prophesying is stated in the introduction to be in the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, that is, between 757 and 699 B.C.
722 B.C. The prophets, however, were not uninterruptedly engaged in prophesying.
Because such a four-tiered system is still in the future, I can only prophesy its appearance.
