GreekG2428Noun (Feminine)
ἱκετηρία
hiketēria
“supplication”
1Occurrences
G2428Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
intreaty
from a derivative of the base of G2425 (ἱκανός) (through the idea of approaching for a favor);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
of a suppliant., ἡ ἱ. (Sc. ῥάβδος)
1.in cl., an olive-branch, carried by a suppliant.
2.In late Gk. = ἱκεσία, supplication
Synonyms
see: δέησις
LXX: *
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Feminine)
Morphology Code
G:N-F
Full Description
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
ἱκετηρία appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
Hebrews 5:7BSB
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
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