prophesying

English

Verb

prophesying

1. present participle and gerund of prophesy

Noun

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.