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    G4335

    Prayer

    προσευχή (proseuchē)

    Communication with God — addressing Him with worship, petition, confession, and thanksgiving.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: pros-yoo-KHAY

    Definition

    Proseuchē is the Greek word for prayer, the most common New Testament term for communicating with God. It encompasses worship, petition, confession, thanksgiving, and every form of addressing the Creator.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Philippians 4:6

    “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
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    1 Thessalonians 5:17

    “Pray without ceasing.”
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    Matthew 6:9

    “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
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