How Do You Spell PROPHESYING?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒfəsɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Prophesying (/ˈprɒfɪsaɪɪŋ/) is the present participle form of the verb prophesy. The word originates from the Greek term propheteia, which means "prophecy" or "prediction". The spelling of the word can be slightly confusing, as the "-esying" ending may suggest a different pronunciation than what is commonly used. However, the correct pronunciation is /ˈprɒfɪsaɪɪŋ/, with a long "i" sound following the "-f" and "-s" sounds. The word is commonly used in religious contexts, referring to the act of receiving divine revelations or communicating divine messages.

PROPHESYING Meaning and Definition

  1. Prophesying is a verb that refers to the act of making a prediction or foretelling future events. It is derived from the noun "prophecy," which is a statement or prediction of what is to come, often believed to be influenced by divine or supernatural powers. Prophesying typically involves conveying messages or insights about future occurrences through supernatural means, such as through divine inspiration, clairvoyance, or receiving visions.

    In various cultural and religious contexts, prophesying holds significant importance. Many belief systems have historical figures regarded as prophets, who are seen as divine messengers with the ability to communicate messages from a higher power. Prophecies are often seen as a guidance or warning to individuals, communities, or even whole nations, providing information that may help in making informed decisions or preparing for future events.

    Prophesying can take different forms, such as through spoken words, written texts, or symbolic actions. It is often associated with religious or spiritual practices, but can also be seen in secular contexts, for instance, in the realm of politics or fictional literature. Additionally, some individuals claim to possess the ability to prophesy, either by divine will or through the use of mystical practices.

    Overall, prophesying involves the act of predicting or foretelling future events, believed to be influenced or revealed through supernatural or divine means, with the aim of guiding or informing individuals or communities.

  2. The act of foretelling future events; interpretation.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PROPHESYING

The word "prophesying" is derived from the verb "prophesy", which comes from the Latin term "prophētizāre". The Latin word was itself adapted from the Greek term "prophēteúō", which means "to prophesy" or "to foretell". The Greek term is a combination of two words: "pro", meaning "before", and "phēmī", meaning "to speak". Thus, the etymology of "prophesying" suggests the act of speaking or foretelling events before they occur.

Plural form of PROPHESYING is PROPHESYINGS

Conjugate verb Prophesying

CONDITIONAL

I would prophesy
we would prophesy
you would prophesy
he/she/it would prophesy
they would prophesy

FUTURE

I will prophesy
we will prophesy
you will prophesy
he/she/it will prophesy
they will prophesy

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prophesied
we will have prophesied
you will have prophesied
he/she/it will have prophesied
they will have prophesied

PAST

I prophesied
we prophesied
you prophesied
he/she/it prophesied
they prophesied

PAST PERFECT

I had prophesied
we had prophesied
you had prophesied
he/she/it had prophesied
they had prophesied

PRESENT

I prophesy
we prophesy
you prophesy
he/she/it prophesies
they prophesy

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prophesied
we have prophesied
you have prophesied
he/she/it has prophesied
they have prophesied
I am prophesying
we are prophesying
you are prophesying
he/she/it is prophesying
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I was prophesying
we were prophesying
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he/she/it was prophesying
they were prophesying
I will be prophesying
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I would be prophesying
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