profetier

Profetier is a Danish noun in plural form that denotes prophecies or predictions, typically those attributed to prophets. The singular form is profeti. The term is used mainly in religious, historical, and literary contexts, where it refers to statements about the future believed to be inspired or conveyed by a divine or prophetic source.

Etymology and formning: Profetier is derived from the same root as profeti, which relates to prophecy. The word traces back through the Danish language to the Latin term propheta and the Greek word prophētēs, with the Danish form adapted through historical contact with French and Latin religious vocabulary. The plural is formed with the -ier ending, and the definite plural is profetierne.

Usage and nuance: In religious and biblical discourse, profetier commonly denote a collection or body of prophecies, such as those attributed to biblical figures. In literary or cultural contexts, the term can refer to envisioned futures or visionary statements within a narrative. The concept differs from open revelations (åbenbaringer) and from modern journalistic forecasts; it carries a sense of traditional or scriptural origin rather than contemporary prediction.

See also: profet (prophet), profeti (prophecy in singular form), profetiske tekster (prophetic texts), and åbenbaring (revelation). In Danish usage, profetier appears most often in theological, historical, and literary discussions.