Prophesy Definition

prophesy
verb
  1. predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
  2. deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"

"Prophesy" in song lyrics

See how prophesy is used in real songs:

  • "yet His calm'll manifest it like a prophesy"
    Cormega f/ Little Brother — The Rap Game
  • "Exercise good teaching prophesy"
    Flesh-N-Bone — Word to the Wise
  • "'Since thou art dead, lo, here I prophesy:"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

Words that rhyme with prophesy

Usage tips for "prophesy"

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