GreekG2171Noun (Feminine)

εὐχή

euchē

3Occurrences
G2171Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation

from G2172 (εὔχομαι);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.a prayer
2.a vow
Synonyms
see: δέησις
LXX: chiefly for נָדַר

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

εὐχή appears 3 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
2
James
1

Key Passages

Acts 18:18BSB

Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

Acts 21:23BSB

Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.

James 5:15BSB

And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

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