◄ 4336. proseuchomai ►
Lexicon proseuchomai: To pray Original Word: προσεύχομαι Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proseuchomai Pronunciation: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee Phonetic Spelling: (pros-yoo'-khom-ahee) Definition: To pray Meaning: I pray, pray for, offer prayer. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pray, supplicate, worship From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship -- pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer. see GREEK pros see GREEK euchomai HELPS Word-studies 4336 proseúxomai (from 4314 /prós, "towards, exchange" and 2172/euxomai, "to wish, pray") – properly, to exchange wishes; pray – literally, to interact with the Lord by switching human wishes (ideas) for His wishes as He imparts faith ("divine persuasion"). Accordingly, praying (4336/proseuxomai) is closely inter-connected with 4102 /pístis ("faith") in the NT. See: Ac 6:5,6,14:22,23; Eph 6:16-18; Col 1:3,4; 2 Thes 3:1,2; Js 5:13-15; Jude 20. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pros and euchomai Definition to pray NASB Translation make...prayers (1), offer...prayers (2), pray (44), prayed (14), prayer (1), praying (24), prays (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4336: προσεύχομαι προσεύχομαι; deponent middle; imperfect προσηυχομην; future προσεύξομαι; 1 aorist προσηυξάμην; (on the augment see WHs Appendix, p. 162; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 121); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; the Sept. for הִתְפַּלֵּל; to offer prayers, to pray (everywhere of prayers to the gods, or to God (cf. δέησις, at the end)): absolutely, Matthew 6:5-7, 9; Matthew 14:23; Matthew 26:36, 39, 44; Mark 1:35; Mark 6:46; Mark 11:24; Mark 13:33 (L T WH omit; Tr brackets the clause); 14:(32), 39; Luke 1:10; Luke 3:21; Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:18, 28; Luke 11:1; Luke 18:1, 10; Luke 22:44 (L brackets WH reject the passage); Acts 1:24; Acts 6:6; Acts 9:11, 40; Acts 10:9, 30; Acts 11:5; Acts 12:12; Acts 13:3; Acts 14:23; Acts 16:25; Acts 20:36; Acts 21:5; Acts 22:17; Acts 28:8; 1 Corinthians 11:4; 1 Corinthians 14:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:8; James 5:13, 18; followed by λέγων and direct discourse, containing the words of the prayer, Matthew 26:39, 42; Luke 22:41; προσεύχεσθαι with a dative indicating the manner or instrument, 1 Corinthians 11:5 (Winer's Grammar, § 31, 7 d.); 1 Corinthians 14:14f (cf. Winer's Grammar, 279f (262f)); μακρά, to make long prayers, Matthew 23:14-13Rec.; Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47; ἐν πνεύματι (see πνεῦμα, 4 a., p. 522{a} middle), Ephesians 6:18; ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, Jude 1:20; προσευχή (see προσευχή, 1 at the end), James 5:17; προσεύχεσθαι with the accusative of a thing, Luke 18:11; Romans 8:26 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 41 b. 4 b.; Buttmann, § 139, 61 c.); ἐπί τινα, over one, i. e. with hands extended over him, James 5:14 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 408 (381) n.); namely, ἐπί τινα, Matthew 19:13, as commonly in Greek writings with the dative of the person to whom the prayers are offered (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4, 14): Matthew 6:6; 1 Corinthians 11:13 (Isaiah 44:17); περί with the genitive of a person, Colossians 1:3 (R G T WH text); 1 Thessalonians 5:20; Hebrews 13:18; ὑπέρ with the genitive of a person, Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28 (where T WH Tr marginal reading περί (see περί, the passage cited γ. also ὑπέρ, I. 6); Colossians 1:3 L Tr WH marginal reading (see references as above), 9); προσεύχεσθαι followed by ἵνα, with the design of, 1 Corinthians 14:13, cf. Meyer, in the place cited (Winer's Grammar, 460 (428)); the thing prayed for is indicated by a following ἵνα (see ἵνα, II. 2 b.): Matthew 24:20; Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:18; Mark 14:35, 38; Luke 22:46 (but in Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; (Luke 22:46?), ἵνα is more common regarded as giving the aim of the twofold command preceding); τοῦτο ἵνα, Philippians 1:9; περί τίνος ἵνα, Colossians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; ὑπέρ τίνος ἵνα, Colossians 1:9; ὑπέρ τίνος ὅπως, James 5:16 L WH text Tr marginal reading; περί τίνος ὁππος, Acts 8:15 (ὅπως (which see II. 2) Seems to indicate not so much the contents of the prayer as its end and aim); followed by an infinitive belonging to the subject, Luke 22:40; followed by τοῦ with the infinitive, James 5:17. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from πρός (pros, meaning "towards" or "to") and εὔχομαι (euchomai, meaning "to pray" or "to wish"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6419 פָּלַל (palal): To pray, to intercede, to make supplication. • H8605 תְּפִלָּה (tefillah): Prayer, supplication, a hymn. • H6279 עָתַר (athar): To entreat, to supplicate, to pray. These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of prayer and supplication found in the Old Testament, emphasizing the continuity of prayer as a vital aspect of faith throughout the biblical narrative. Usage: The verb προσεύχομαι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of praying, often in the context of worship, supplication, or intercession. It is a central aspect of the believer's relationship with God, reflecting a heart of dependence, faith, and devotion. Context: Προσεύχομαι is a fundamental term in the New Testament, appearing frequently in the Gospels, Acts, and Epistles. It encapsulates the essence of Christian prayer, which is both a personal and communal practice. The act of praying is portrayed as an essential discipline for believers, serving as a means of communication with God, expressing adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. In the teachings of Jesus, prayer is emphasized as a sincere and humble act, distinct from the hypocritical displays of religiosity (Matthew 6:5-6, BSB: "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites..."). Jesus provides a model for prayer in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), highlighting the importance of aligning one's will with God's and seeking His provision and forgiveness. The early church is depicted as being devoted to prayer, both individually and corporately (Acts 2:42, BSB: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."). The apostle Paul frequently exhorts believers to pray continually and with thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, BSB: "Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance..."). Προσεύχομαι also encompasses intercessory prayer, where believers are encouraged to pray for one another, for leaders, and for all people (1 Timothy 2:1, BSB: "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone..."). The New Testament presents prayer as a powerful and effective practice, with James affirming that "the prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail" (James 5:16, BSB). 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KJV: while I go and pray yonder. INT: having gone away over there I shall pray Matthew 26:39 V-PPM/P-NMS GRK: πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ προσευχόμενος καὶ λέγων NAS: on His face and prayed, saying, KJV: face, and prayed, saying, O my INT: face of him praying and saying Matthew 26:41 V-PMM/P-2P GRK: γρηγορεῖτε καὶ προσεύχεσθε ἵνα μὴ NAS: Keep watching and praying that you may not enter KJV: Watch and pray, that ye enter INT: Watch and pray that not Matthew 26:42 V-AIM-3S GRK: δευτέρου ἀπελθὼν προσηύξατο λέγων Πάτερ NAS: a second time and prayed, saying, KJV: second time, and prayed, saying, INT: a second time having gone away he prayed saying Father Matthew 26:44 V-AIM-3S GRK: πάλιν ἀπελθὼν προσηύξατο ἐκ τρίτου NAS: and went away and prayed a third time, KJV: again, and prayed the third time, INT: again having gone away he prayed for [the] third time Mark 1:35 V-IIM/P-3S GRK: τόπον κἀκεῖ προσηύχετο NAS: place, and was praying there. KJV: place, and there prayed. INT: a place and there was praying Mark 6:46 V-ANM GRK: τὸ ὄρος προσεύξασθαι NAS: He left for the mountain to pray. KJV: into a mountain to pray. INT: the moutain to pray Mark 11:24 V-PMM/P-2P GRK: πάντα ὅσα προσεύχεσθε καὶ αἰτεῖσθε NAS: for which you pray and ask, KJV: ye desire, when ye pray, believe INT: All things whatever praying also you ask Mark 11:25 V-PPM/P-NMP GRK: ὅταν στήκετε προσευχόμενοι ἀφίετε εἴ NAS: you stand praying, forgive, KJV: when ye stand praying, forgive, if INT: when you may stand praying forgive if Mark 12:40 V-PPM/P-NMP GRK: προφάσει μακρὰ προσευχόμενοι οὗτοι λήμψονται NAS: and for appearance's sake offer long KJV: make long prayers: these shall receive INT: as a pretext at great length pray These will receive Mark 13:18 V-PMM/P-2P GRK: προσεύχεσθε δὲ ἵνα NAS: But pray that it may not happen KJV: And pray ye that your INT: pray moreover that it Mark 14:32 V-ASM-1S GRK: ὧδε ἕως προσεύξωμαι NAS: here until I have prayed. KJV: here, while I shall pray. INT: here while I shall pray Mark 14:35 V-IIM/P-3S GRK: γῆς καὶ προσηύχετο ἵνα εἰ NAS: to the ground and [began] to pray that if KJV: the ground, and prayed that, if INT: earth and prayed that if Mark 14:38 V-PMM/P-2P GRK: γρηγορεῖτε καὶ προσεύχεσθε ἵνα μὴ NAS: Keep watching and praying that you may not come KJV: Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter INT: Watch and pray that not Strong's Greek 4336 86 Occurrences προσηύχετο — 5 Occ. προσηύξαντο — 1 Occ. προσηύξατο — 7 Occ. προσεύχῃ — 1 Occ. προσεύχησθε — 2 Occ. προσεύχεσθαι — 6 Occ. προσεύχεσθε — 14 Occ. προσευχέσθω — 2 Occ. προσεύχεται — 2 Occ. προσεύχωμαι — 1 Occ. προσεύχομαι — 1 Occ. προσευχομένη — 1 Occ. Προσευχόμενοι — 11 Occ. προσευχόμενον — 3 Occ. προσευχόμενος — 5 Occ. προσευχομένου — 2 Occ. προσευχόμεθα — 1 Occ. προσεύχονται — 1 Occ. πρόσευξαι — 1 Occ. προσευξάμενοι — 5 Occ. προσευξάμενος — 1 Occ. προσεύξασθαι — 6 Occ. προσευξάσθωσαν — 1 Occ. προσεύξηται — 1 Occ. προσεύξωμαι — 2 Occ. προσευξώμεθα — 1 Occ. προσεύξομαι — 2 Occ.