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Strong’s G4398: A feminine noun derived from προφήτης (prophet), meaning prophetess or female prophet. Used to designate women who received and communicated divine revelation, affirming women’s role in prophetic ministry both in Old Testament and New Testament contexts.
Προφῆτις represents women who function as prophets, receiving and declaring divine revelation. The feminine form of προφήτης, it acknowledges women’s legitimate role in prophetic ministry. In New Testament usage, it appears describing Anna at Jesus’ dedication and continues in early church practice. The early church recognized this term as validating women’s prophetic ministry while maintaining biblical order. Today, it continues to inform discussions about women’s roles in ministry and spiritual gifts.
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Etymology:
For compound words:
Not a compound word, but derives from προφήτης with feminine ending -ις.
Translation Options:
As a feminine noun, προφῆτις exhibits these morphological features:
Example forms:
Related words in other parts of speech:
BDAG emphasizes its use for recognized female prophets. Thayer’s notes biblical examples from both testaments. LSJ provides examples from religious contexts. Vine’s highlights its validity in ministry. Strong’s emphasizes its relation to προφήτης. Moulton and Milligan cite examples showing women’s religious roles.
First Appearance:
“And there was a [προφῆτις] prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher.” Luke 2:36
Additional References:
Revelation 2:20
Author: Work | Text |
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Herodotus: Histories | “The temple [προφῆτις] prophetess delivered the oracle’s message.” |
Plutarch: Lives | “The [προφῆτις] prophetess Pythia spoke divine wisdom.” |
Pausanias: Description | “The [προφῆτις] seeress interpreted the signs from the gods.” |
Προφῆτις powerfully demonstrates God’s inclusion of women in prophetic ministry. The good news of King Jesus affirms the Spirit’s gifting of both men and women, as prophesied by Joel and fulfilled at Pentecost, while maintaining biblical order and authority.
Strong’s G4398: A feminine noun derived from προφήτης (prophet), meaning prophetess or female prophet. Used to designate women who received and communicated divine revelation, affirming women’s role in prophetic ministry both in Old Testament and New Testament contexts.
Part of speech: Noun (feminine)
Tags: prophetess, women in ministry, female prophet, prophecy, spiritual gifts, divine revelation, women’s roles, biblical women, ministry, spiritual authority
Note: While this entry strives for accuracy, readers engaged in critical research should verify citations and keyword occurrences in their Bible translation of choice. For Biblical citations, the F.O.G Bible project recommends Logos Bible software.
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