Prophecy vs. Prophesy
Prophecy
Definition
A prophecy is a noun that refers to a prediction or statement about what will happen in the future, often inspired by a divine source.
Prophesy
Definition
Prophesy is a verb that means to predict or foretell future events, often as a result of divine inspiration.
Example
-
The ancient text contained a prophecy about the rise of a great leader.
-
Many people believe that the prophecy foretold events that are yet to come.
-
She wrote a book filled with her prophecies for the coming decades.
Example
-
The oracle would prophesy the outcomes of battles.
-
He claimed to prophesy the end of the world based on his interpretations.
-
The seer began to prophesy about the changes that would come in the next year.
Other: