The word "prophecy" refers to a prediction or declaration about what will happen in the future, often believed to be communicated by a divine source or through supernatural means. It is often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, where individuals, known as prophets, claim to receive messages from a higher power.
The word "prophecy" comes from the Old French "prophétie," which itself derives from the Latin "prophētia," meaning "to speak on behalf of someone" or "to speak for a deity." The root can be traced back to the Greek word "prophēteia," where "pro" means "before" and "phēmi" means "to speak."