προφήτου
prophetou
than a prophet
from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.
Luke 7:26 · Word #11
Lexicon G4396
| Lemma | προφήτης |
| Transliteration | prophḗtēs |
| Strong's | G4396 |
| In-context | than a prophet |
| Literal | of-prophet |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | προφήτης |
| Strong's | G4396 |
SIBI-P1 G4396-08
of a fore-speaker
| Root | προφήτης (prophētēs) |
| Core Meanings | fore-speaker, spokesperson, declarer, inspired herald |
| Semantic Range | one who proclaims divine messages, inspired spokesperson, foreteller of future events, covenantal messenger, poetic or Spirit-inspired speaker |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical context, a προφήτης is not merely a predictor of future events but one who speaks forth YHWH’s message to the people. The term emphasizes authorized proclamation, covenant accountability, and divine revelation mediated through a chosen spokesperson. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS,). Indicates possession, source, or association: "of a fore-speaker." |
| Rendering Rationale | The term προφήτης derives from πρό (before/forward) and φημί (to speak), literally indicating one who speaks forth or before others. Rendering it as "fore-speaker" preserves this root sense. The genitive masculine singular form is reflected by "of a fore-speaker," marking possession or association with one male individual. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root προφήτης (fore-speaker, spokesperson, declarer, inspired herald)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4396-01 |
prophetai | the fore-speakers (masculine plural) |
G4396-02 |
prophetais | to the before-speakers |
G4396-03 |
prophetas | forward-speaking men |
Word Usage (144 occurrences of G4396)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:22 | προφήτου | prophetou | prophet |
| Matthew 2:5 | προφήτου | prophetou | prophet |
| Matthew 2:15 | προφήτου | prophetou | prophet |