What does προφητικός · λόγος mean in the Bible?
προφητικός · λόγος is a Greek phrase meaning "prophetic message, prophetic Scripture".
Greek · G4397, G3056
προφητικὸν λόγον
Pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") · word
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προφητικόςG4397pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic")
Pronunciationprophētikós
Adjective form denoting qualities or content belonging to the prophetic office and revelatory function.
Open lexicon entry →λόγοςG3056word
Pronunciationlógos
Word embodying a conception or idea, not mere sound; in NT especially God's authoritative speech and teaching
Open lexicon entry →What does προφητικὸν λόγον (prophētikon logon) mean in the Bible?
προφητικός · λόγος is a Greek phrase meaning "prophetic message, prophetic Scripture".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G4397, G3056?
G4397, G3056 is connected to 1 lexical occurrence verse in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. prophetic message, prophetic Scripture
Source Gloss
prophetic message, prophetic Scripture
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 1 case and number pattern. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns1Aligned forms1Case patternAccusative (1)Number patternSingular (1)
Accusative · Singular · Masculine2 Pet 1:191×
Word Origins
προφητικὸν λόγον is built from this root: