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prophesy

Meaning of “prophesy”

To declare or convey a message as divinely inspired, including foretelling, whether truly or falsely.

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First occurrence: Numbers 11:27

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Romans 12:6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
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1611 witness · Romans 12:6 · retained source text

Hauing then gifts, differing according to the grace that is giuen to vs, whether prophecie, let vs prophecie according to the proportion of faith.

1 Corinthians 13:9
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 13:9 · retained source text

For we know in part, and we prophesie in part.

1 Corinthians 14:24
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 14:24 · retained source text

But if all prophesie, and there come in one that beleeueth not, or one vnlearned: he is conuinced of all, he is iudged of all.

1 Corinthians 14:31
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 14:31 · retained source text

For yee may all prophesie one by one, that all may learne, and all may be comforted.

Revelation 11:3
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
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1611 witness · Revelation 11:3 · retained source text

And I will giue power vnto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesie a thousand two hundred and threescore dayes clothed in sackcloth.

1611 marginal noteOr, I will giue vnto my two witnesses that they may prophesie.

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