Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προφῆτις”
Understanding prophētis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of προφήτης prophetess. - a female foreteller or an inspired woman
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προφῆτις
Phoneticprof-ay'-tis
Transliterationprophētis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of προφήτης prophetess. - a female foreteller or an inspired woman
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:36 | “And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;” Word: προφῆτις (prophētis) | |
| Revelation 2:20 | “Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.” Word: προφῆτις (prophētis) |