Prophesy for Dummies

Prophesy is a word that people use when they want to talk about predicting the future. It's like when you look into a crystal ball and see what's going to happen. But of course, we don't actually use crystal balls to make predictions in real life, do we? That's just in movies and stories.

So, when we say someone made a prophecy or someone is a prophet, we mean that they are making a prediction about what will happen in the future. It's not just guessing randomly though, it's more like having a superpower to see into the future and understand what might happen. You know, like when you're playing a game and you try to guess what move your friend is going to make next. That's kind of like making a prophecy, but not as magic and exciting.

Now, there's another meaning of the word that we should talk about. Sometimes, "prophesy" can also mean to say something very strongly or to give a warning. It's like when your mom or dad tells you not to eat too much candy because it will make you sick. They might say it like it's a prophecy, like they just know something bad will happen if you eat too much candy. They're not predicting the future exactly, but they're warning you about what might happen if you don't listen to them.

So, to sum it all up, "prophesy" is a word we use to talk about predicting the future or making strong predictions about what might happen. It can also mean giving a warning or saying something strongly. It's kind of like having a superpower to see into the future or just being really sure about what will happen.