资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Prophecy \Proph"e*cy\, n.; pl. {Prophecies}, [OE. prophecie, OF.
   profecie, F. proph['e]tie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to
   be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. ? prophet.
   See {Prophet}.]
   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. --2 Chron. ix. 29.

   3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation
      or instruction.