Greek · G4398 · unreviewed

προφῆτις

A female foreteller or an inspired woman

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προφῆτις G4398
Pronunciation prophētis

What does προφῆτις (prophētis) mean in the Bible?

προφῆτις (prophētis) is a Greek word meaning "a female foreteller or an inspired woman". προφῆτις, -ιδος, ἡ fem, of προφήτης, [in LXX: Exo.

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Meaning

a female foreteller or an inspired woman
Extended definition

Female prophet functioning with same divine authority and inspirational gift as male prophets

a prophetess: Luk.2:36, Rev.2:20.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Luke 2:36
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Rev 2:20
Biblical Occurrences

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