ἱκετηρία
hiketēriaNoun (Feminine)G2428
supplication
From: from a derivative of the base of G2425 (ἱκανός) (through the idea of approaching for a favor);
Short Definition
intreaty
Full Lexicon Entry
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 Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 5:7
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