“Prophecy” or “Prophesy”—Which to use?

“Prophecy” or “Prophesy”

Overview

prophecy / prophesy are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

prophecy: (noun) knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source). (noun) a prediction uttered under divine inspiration.

prophesy: (verb) predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration.

Pronunciation

prophecy: p·r·AA·f·ah·s·iy

prophesy: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “prophecy”

…the Tiger, Kesha utters the prophecy in an empty room (a…
…he became interested in Biblical prophecy, which in turn led him…
…Saint-Bonaventure, Church of God of Prophecy, Kehillat Beth Israel synagogue and…
…he tells Morpheus that the Prophecy was a system of control…
Johnson D., History and Prophecy among the Nuer of Southern…
…they utter their first complete prophecy.
…the Baptist's belief in the prophecy of the Messiah.
If this prophecy is heard by a human,…
…faux wisdom or a vague prophecy.
…with Morpheus's faith in the prophecy shattered, he doesn't appear as…

Examples of “prophesy”

…the Targum calls "the diviners prophesy falsehood.

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