prophecies

Meanings

• noun

  statements or messages that are believed to reveal future events or hidden knowledge

  - "The ancient Mayan prophecies foretold the end of the world in 2012."
  - "The Bible contains numerous prophecies about the coming of a messiah."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prophecies
apologies , archipelagos , belles-lettres , celestial , delicacies , despoties , felicities , historias , lunacies , melancholies , nebulas , obligations , patriarchies , peregrinations , quasimodos , revelations , sophistries , temporaries , velocities

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Variants

List of all variants of prophecies that leads to same result
prophecies , prophecy , prophesies , prophesy

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Etymology

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from the Greek word propheteia, meaning 'to speak forth', 'to predict'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prophecy' comes from the Greek word propheteia, which means 'to speak forth' or 'to predict'.

2. The most famous prophecy in the Bible is probably the one about the coming of a messiah in the book of Isaiah.

3. The ancient Mayan civilization is known for its elaborate system of prophecies, which included predictions about the end of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. oracles: Statements or messages given by a god or other supernatural being, typically through an intermediary such as a priest or priestess.

2. divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

3. messianic prophecy: Prophecies concerning a savior or deliverer, often in a religious context.

4. apocalyptic literature: Literature dealing with the end of the world or the end of the world as we know it.

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Culture

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Prophecies have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times, appearing in various forms across different cultures. They have been used to explain natural phenomena, predict future events, and provide moral guidance. In literature, prophecies have been a popular motif in epic poetry, mythology, and science fiction. In art, they have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and illustrations. In music, they have been the subject of songs and operas. In religion, prophecies have been used to validate the divine nature of prophets and messiahs.

How to Memorize "prophecies"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: P-Prophecies are statements about the future. S-Statements or messages that reveal hidden knowledge.

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