Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἱκετηρία”
Understanding hiketēría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
supplication. - intreaty
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἱκετηρία
Phonetichik-et-ay-ree'-ah
Transliterationhiketēría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
supplication. - intreaty
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: ἱκετηρία (hiketēría) |