Lexicon
προφῆτις
prophētis
G4398
G:N-F Greek

prophetess

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prophetis denotes a woman identified as a prophetess, whether named as such or claiming that designation.

The two verses use the term for a woman designated as a prophetess: Anna is identified in the narrative, while Jezebel is described as calling herself one.

Senses in use

  1. A woman designated as a prophetess · dominant

    In Luke 2:36, the nominative singular feminine form identifies Anna within the clause that also names her father and tribe; the APB renders the description “Anna, a prophetess.” In Revelation 2:20, the accusative singular feminine form occurs of Jezebel, who “calls herself a prophetess” and is then described as teaching and leading slaves astray.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “prophetess” in both verses, identifying Anna in Luke 2:36 and reporting Jezebel’s self-designation in Revelation 2:20. These renderings are read alongside the forms and their clauses.

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