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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 5:7

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