δέησις
deēsis (G1162)
petition
AI Word Study
The Greek word δέησις (deēsis) is a noun that translates to "petition." It appears 19 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the language and context of the text. In its usage, δέησις often refers to a request or plea made to a higher authority, such as God. This can be seen in its connection to prayer, worship, and supplication. The word highlights the idea of seeking something from a power greater than oneself, which is a fundamental aspect of human experience. The frequency and range of δέησις in the Bible suggest its significance in the lives of the people and communities described in the text. It underscores the importance of seeking help, guidance, and support from a higher power, and the act of petitioning as a means of expressing one's needs and desires.
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But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
They said to him, “Why do John’s disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?”
All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Brothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.
you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.
while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,
For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men:
Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day
He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”