The meaning of “δέησις”
Understanding déēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prayer, request, supplication. - a petition
δέησις
prayer, request, supplication. - a petition
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:37 | “And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Word: δέησις (déēsis) | |
| Romans 10:1 | “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” Word: δέησις (déēsis) | |
| Ephesians 6:18 | “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” Word: δέησις (déēsis) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:5 | “Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.” Word: δέησις (déēsis) | |
| Hebrews 5:7 | “Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;” Word: δέησις (déēsis) |