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    G1162
    Greek

    deēsis — supplication, urgent request

    Specific, felt-need prayer.

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    Prayer

    Prayer in Scripture is communion with God — petition, praise, confession, and intercession. The Hebrew tephillah focuses on a worshipper's plea; the Greek proseuche frames prayer as drawing near. Several other words add color: intercession, supplication, and thanksgiving.

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