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προφητικός G4397

G4397 is the Greek word προφητικός, transliterated prophētikós. The King James Version most often renders it prophets.

Word: προφητικόςTransliteration: prophētikósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic").

Where it comes from

from G4396 (προφήτης).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

prophets 1×prophecy 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: of prophecy, of the prophets.

Verses using προφητικός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 16:26 · KJV

But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

2 Peter 1:19 · KJV

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4397 mean?

G4397 is the Greek word προφητικός (prophētikós), meaning pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic").

How is G4397 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prophets (1 time), prophecy (1 time).

How many times does G4397 appear in the Bible?

προφητικός (prophētikós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4397 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4396 (προφήτης).

Nearby entries

G4394 · προφητεία — prediction (scriptural or other)G4395 · προφητεύω — to foretell events, divine, speak under…G4396 · προφήτης — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an…G4398 · προφῆτις — a female foreteller or an inspired woman G4399 · προφθάνω — to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate G4400 · προχειρίζομαι — to handle for oneself in advance, i.e…

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