Dictionary term
Prophecy
Direct answer
Prophecy is Spirit-borne witness that speaks God truth, warning, comfort, correction, or hope into a real covenant situation.
Prophecy is not mainly prediction; it is truthful witness under God authority.
Prophecy is not mainly prediction; it is truthful witness under God authority.
A symbolic reading aid; dates, predictions, and supernatural certainty are deliberately excluded.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Prophecy when explaining biblical prophets, discernment, warning, future hope, apocalyptic texts, and responsible spiritual speech.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use prophecy for date-setting, fear, manipulation, or private commands.
- Reference category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Related terms
- Discernment, Book of Revelation, Day of the Lord, Second Coming
Deeper Almanac guide: Prophetic symbols guide. This dictionary entry is a concise definition page; the linked guide remains the long-form topic page.
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The story behind Prophecy
Israel prophets spoke into concrete historical crises, while later Christian tradition also discusses prophecy as a spiritual gift.
Prophecy in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Prophecy asks whether truth is being spoken in love and fear of God.
Prophecy in the Bible
Biblical prophecy includes foretelling, but also forth-telling: naming idolatry, injustice, false security, and God promised restoration.
Prophecy in numerology
Numbers in prophetic texts can be symbolic, but they require genre-aware interpretation and should not become code obsession.
Why Prophecy matters
Prophecy matters because the Bible prophets call people back to covenant faithfulness, justice, worship, and hope.
Prophecy at work: an example
A page can say a prophetic word should be tested by truth, fruit, Scripture, humility, and wise community.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Also appears in
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Aliases
- prophetic word, prophetic speech, foretelling
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Prophecy?
Prophecy is Spirit-borne witness that speaks God truth, warning, comfort, correction, or hope into a real covenant situation.
How should Prophecy be interpreted prophetically?
Use Prophecy when explaining biblical prophets, discernment, warning, future hope, apocalyptic texts, and responsible spiritual speech.
What should I avoid when interpreting Prophecy?
Do not use prophecy for date-setting, fear, manipulation, or private commands.
