◄ 4397. prophétikos ►
Strong's Lexicon prophétikos: Prophetic Original Word: προφητικός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: prophétikos Pronunciation: pro-fay-tee-kos' Phonetic Spelling: (prof-ay-tik-os') Definition: prophetic, uttered by a prophet. Meaning: Pertaining to a prophet; prophetic. Word Origin: Derived from προφήτης (prophētēs), meaning "prophet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5030 נָבִיא (nāḇî') • Prophet • H5012 נָבָא (nāḇā') • To prophesy These Hebrew terms are foundational to the concept of prophecy in the Old Testament, where prophets played a crucial role in conveying God's messages to His people. The Greek term προφητικός carries forward this rich tradition into the New Testament, affirming the continuity and fulfillment of prophetic revelation in the person and work of Jesus Christ and the ongoing life of the church. Usage: The term προφητικός is used to describe something that is related to or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy. It is often used in the context of writings or utterances that convey divine messages or foretell future events. Context: The Greek term προφητικός (prophētikos) is an adjective that is used to describe anything related to prophecy or prophets. In the New Testament, this term underscores the divine inspiration and authority of prophetic messages. The prophetic role is central to the biblical narrative, serving as a conduit for God's communication with humanity. Prophets were seen as God's spokespersons, delivering messages that could include warnings, guidance, or revelations about future events. In the New Testament, the prophetic gift is affirmed as a vital part of the early Christian community. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, emphasizes the importance of prophecy for edification, encouragement, and consolation of the church (1 Corinthians 14:3). The prophetic writings, including those of the Old Testament prophets, are considered foundational to understanding God's redemptive plan. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in passages that highlight the role of prophecy in revealing God's will and purpose. For example, in 2 Peter 1:19, the prophetic word is described as "a lamp shining in a dark place," emphasizing its guiding and illuminating function for believers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4397 prophētikós (an adjective, derived from 4396 /prophḗtēs, "a prophet") – prophetic, what is stated by a prophet. See 4394 (prophēteia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from prophétés Definition prophetic NASB Translation prophetic (1), prophets (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4397: προφητικός προφητικός, προφητικη, προφητικόν (προφήτης), proceeding from a prophet; prophetic: Romans 16:26; 2 Peter 1:19. (Philo de migr. Abr. § 15, etc.; Lucian, Alex. 60; ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prophetic From prophetes; pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") -- of prophecy, of the prophets. see GREEK prophetes Forms and Transliterations προφητικον προφητικόν προφητικὸν προφητικων προφητικών προφητικῶν prophetikon prophetikòn prophetikôn prophētikon prophētikòn prophētikōn prophētikō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 16:26 Adj-GMP GRK: τε γραφῶν προφητικῶν κατ' ἐπιταγὴν NAS: and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according KJV: the scriptures of the prophets, according INT: and through Scriptures prophetic according to [the] commandment 2 Peter 1:19 Adj-AMS GRK: βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον ᾧ NAS: [So] we have the prophetic word KJV: word of prophecy; whereunto INT: more sure the prophetic word to which Strong's Greek 4397 2 Occurrences προφητικῶν — 1 Occ. προφητικὸν — 1 Occ.