Prophecy

Definitions

1. A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.
   countable, uncountable
2. The public interpretation of Scripture.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.”

“But Nature, prevoyant, tingled into his heart an inarticulate thrill of prophecy.”

“It is recorded that this remarkable prophecy, now largely fulfilled, was received with much merriment—an undeserved fate.”

“Flatterers were indeed beginning to wonder⟳ whether Edward I was not a new Arthur in the mould of Merlinic prophecies.”

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