prophesying

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Verb

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prophesying

  1. present participle and gerund of prophesy

Noun

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prophesying (plural prophesyings)

  1. A prophecy.
    • 1831, Robert Barclay, George Keith, Truth triumphant through the spiritual warfare, Christian labours, and writings of that able and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Robert Barclay:
      He had not the writings nor prophesyings of any going before, nor yet the concurrence of any church or people to strengthen him; and yet his faith in the word, by which he contradicted the whole world, saved him and his house.
  2. (historical) A religious meeting to discuss parts of Scripture and their possible use in sermons.