Prophecy

n.	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.

Noun	1.	prophecy - knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) Synonyms: vaticination, prognostication
	2.	prophecy - a prediction uttered under divine inspiration Synonyms: divination

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