Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
prophetic
Usage: προφητικός, -ά, -όν (προφήτης), of prophecy, prophetic: Rom.16:26, 2Pe.1:19.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4397
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4397 Quick Answer
Strong's G4397 προφητικός (prophetikos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prophetikos (prof-ay-tik-os') adj. 1. pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") [from G4396] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include prophets and prophecy. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- prophetikos (prof-ay-tik-os') adj. 1. pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") [from G4396]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- prophets and prophecy
Meaning and Definition
prophetikos (prof-ay-tik-os') adj. 1. pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") [from G4396] KJV: of prophecy, of the prophets Root(s): G4396
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4397. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4397 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prophetikos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
prophecy
2 Peter 1:19
prophets
Romans 16:26
How Strong's G4397 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G4397 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4397 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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:
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:
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4397.
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:
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:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4397, grouped by book.
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4397 FAQ
What does prophetikos (προφητικός) mean?
Prophetikos (Strong's G4397) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of prophecy". prophetikos (prof-ay-tik-os') adj. 1. pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic") [from G4396]
How many times is prophetikos (προφητικός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4397 across 2 books.
Where can I study prophetikos (προφητικός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4397 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate prophetikos (προφητικός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as prophets and prophecy. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.