What are prophecies?

Answer 1

Bible prophecies are "history told in advance."

They are Divinely-revealed warnings and instruction from God to His servants the prophets, regarding future things that shall occur and that He has planned for His people, and ultimately, for the world.

"Hear this Word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 'You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities'... Surely the LORD God will do nothing, but He revealeth His secrets unto His servants the prophets." (Amos 3:1-2 & 7 KJV)

Same verses; [NLT] New Living Translation: "Listen to this message that the LORD has spoken against you, O people of Israel and Judah - the entire family I rescued from Egypt: 'From among all the families of the earth, I chose you alone. That is why I must punish you for all your sins'... But always, first of all, I warn you through My servants the prophets [prophecies]. I, the Sovereign LORD, have now done this."

Answer 2

The word prophecy means, that god reveals what he is going to do , it need not be the near future, but it will certainly happen. And the men who will reveal what god is going to do are called Prophets.

Answer 3

Prophecies are predictions or revelations about future events, often believed to be of divine inspiration. They can be found in various religious texts, mythologies, and folklore, and are often interpreted as guidance for believers. Prophecies can also be seen as warnings or indicators of important events to come.