Prophecy
Pronunciation : Proph"e*cy, n.; pl. Prophecies
Etymology : [OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. proph?tie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. , fr. Prophet.]
Definition : 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.)
Defn: A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chron. ix. 29.
3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913