Prophecy etymology

English

English word prophecy comes from Ancient Greek προφήτης, and later Latin prophetia (Prophecy, prediction. Prophets as a group.)

Etymology of prophecy

Detailed word origin of prophecy

Dictionary entry Language Definition
προφήτης Ancient Greek (grc)
προφητεία Ancient Greek (grc)
prophetia Latin (lat) Prophecy, prediction. Prophets as a group.
prophetie Old French (fro) Prophecy.
prophecie Middle English (enm)
prophecy English (en) A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.