Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εὐχή”
Understanding euchḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
prayer, vow. - properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εὐχή
Phoneticyoo-khay'
Transliterationeuchḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
prayer, vow. - properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:18 | “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Word: εὐχή (euchḗ) | |
| Acts 21:23 | “Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;” Word: εὐχή (euchḗ) | |
| James 5:15 | “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Word: εὐχή (euchḗ) |