εὔχομαι
eychomai
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "εὔχομαι" (eychomai) primarily means "to pray" or "to express a wish." It can refer to praying for specific things, praying to God, or expressing desires for others. The term is used in various contexts, including asking for outcomes, interceding on behalf of others, or wishing for personal circumstances.
to wish; by implication, to pray to God
The Greek word eychomai means "to wish; by implication, to pray to God," encompassing related ideas including pray, will, wish.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Prayer & Worship Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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