Proph·e·cy n.; pl. Prophecies
  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. A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah.
  3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.
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