εὔχομαι

euchomaiVerbG2172

to pray/wish for

From: middle voice of a primary verb;

Short Definition

to wish; by implication, to pray to God

Full Lexicon Entry

to pray: with accusative of thing(s); θεόν.; *ηὐχόμην εἶναι *(On imperfect here, see ICC, in l, Lft., ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָדַד, also for עָתַר hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
Acts
2
3 John
1
James
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 13:7
  • 2 Corinthians 13:9
  • 3 John 1:2
  • Acts 26:29
  • Acts 27:29

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