The meaning of “προφητεύω”
Understanding prophēteúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prophesy. - to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
προφητεύω
prophesy. - to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:7 | “Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,” Word: προφητεύω (prophēteúō) | |
| Mark 14:65 | “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.” Word: προφητεύω (prophēteúō) | |
| Luke 22:64 | “And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?” Word: προφητεύω (prophēteúō) | |
| John 11:51 | “And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;” Word: προφητεύω (prophēteúō) | |
| Acts 19:6 | “And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.” Word: προφητεύω (prophēteúō) |