δέομαι
deomaiVerbG1189
to pray
From: middle voice of G1210 (δέω);
Short Definition
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
Full Lexicon Entry
to want for oneself
1.to want, need: (a) absol.
bwith genitive
2.to beg, request, beseech, pray
iin general
Synonyms
αἰτέω, and cf. δέησις.
LXX Usage: for חנן, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
22 timesAppears 22 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
8
Acts
7
2 Corinthians
3
1 Thessalonians
1
Galatians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10
- Acts 10:2
- Acts 8:22
- Luke 10:2
- Luke 8:28
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