prophecy

An inspired utterance of a prophet, viewed as a revelation of divine will.

A prediction of the future, made under divine inspiration.

Such an inspired message or prediction transmitted orally or in writing.

The vocation or condition of a prophet.

A prediction.

Inspired discourse; specifically, in Christian theol., discourse flowing from the revelation and impulse of the Holy Spirit.

A prediction; declaration of something to come; especially, a foretelling under divine inspiration.

Interpretation of Scripture; religious exhortation or instruction.

In liturgics: A lection from the Old Testament, especially a eucharistic or missal lection; also, a lection in the Mozarabic daily office, and in the Greek Church at sabbath vespers on certain festivals.