προσεύχομαι
proseuchomai (G4336)
to pray
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The Greek word προσεύχομαι (proseuchomai) is a verb that means "to pray". It appears 87 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the context of ancient Greek and Christian communication. The range of usage for this word is broad, as it encompasses various forms of prayer, including personal, communal, and even liturgical prayer. Its semantic domain of "Speech & Communication" highlights its role in conveying thoughts, emotions, and relationships between individuals and God. The significance of προσεύχομαι lies in its representation of a fundamental aspect of human experience - the need to communicate with a higher power. Its frequent occurrence in the Bible underscores the importance of prayer in the lives of individuals and communities, serving as a testament to the enduring human quest for connection and meaning.
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But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
“When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men; for you don’t enter in yourselves, neither do you allow those who are entering in to enter.
Pray that your flight will not be in the winter, nor on a Sabbath,
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”
Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”
He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.
After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.
Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
those who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.
They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I pray.”
He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.
Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.
In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.
bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
As he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”
About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.”
He said to them, “When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these will receive greater condemnation.”
When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,
Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.
Cornelius said, “Four days ago, I was fasting until this hour, and at the ninth hour, I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
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