What is "prophecies"

Prophecy \Proph"e*cy\, n.; pl. Prophecies, [OE. prophecie, OF. profecie, F. proph['e]tie, L. prophetia, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. ? prophet. See Prophet.]

1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling.

   He hearkens after prophecies and dreams.
   --Shak.

   Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. --

2. Pet. i. 2

   2. (Script.) A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah.
      --2 Chron. ix. 29.

3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.

n. (plural of prophecy English)