Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4395

Strong's G4395 · Greek

προφητεύω

propheteuo · /prof-ate-yoo'-o/

Number
G4395
Language
Greek
Original word
προφητεύω
Transliteration
propheteuo
Pronunciation
prof-ate-yoo'-o
KJV occurrences
27 verses

Definition

from 4396; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office:--prophesy.

KJV: prophesy

Root / derivation: from 4396

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προφητεύω across 27 verses.

prophesy14×
prophesied9×
prophesieth4×
did1×
prophesying1×
we1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

27 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts4 verses
1 Corinthians10 verses
1 Corinthians 11:4

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.

1 Corinthians 11:5

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

1 Corinthians 13:9

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:4

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

1 Corinthians 14:31

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Peter1 verse
Jude1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4395 (propheteuo) mean?

from 4396; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office:--prophesy.

How many times does G4395 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4395 (προφητεύω) appears in 27 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prophesy.”

How is propheteuo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4395 is rendered as “prophesy” (14×), “prophesied” (9×), “prophesieth” (4×), “did” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word προφητεύω come from?

from 4396