Prophetie

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German prophētīe, from Latin prophētīa, from Ancient Greek προφητεία (prophēteía). By surface analysis, Prophet +‎ -ie. The regular forms are those in -ei, the contemporary vocalism is due to learned relatinization.

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Prophetie f (genitive Prophetie, plural Prophetien)

  1. prophecy (something prophesied)
    Synonym: Prophezeiung
  2. prophethood, inspiration (divine insight)
    Synonyms: Prophetentum, prophetische Gabe, Inspiration

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