PROPHECY "For no  prophecy  was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."   ( 2 Peter 1:21 ) "...the one who  prophesies  speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation."  ( 1 Corinthians 14:3 ) Prophecy Vs. Prophesy "Prophecy" is the noun, and "to prophesy" is the verb. To prophesy is simply to pronounce prophecy. Prophecy, at its most fundamental meaning, is “a message from God.” Hence, to prophesy is to declare a message from God. Let's look at the definition for each for more clarification: Prophecy :  Noun "a prediction; the faculty, function, or practice of prophesying." Prophesy :  Verb "to utter by or as if by divine inspiration; to predict with assurance or on the basis of mystic knowledge." In short, we can describe prophecy as the message and prophesy as delivering that message. Prophesy Bible Meaning Prophecy o...