Lexicon deésis: Prayer, supplication, petition Original Word: δέησις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prayer, request, supplication. From deomai; a petition -- prayer, request, supplication. see GREEK deomai HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1162 déēsis (deō, "to be in want, lack"; see the cognate 1189 /déomai, "praying for a specific, felt need") – heart-felt petition, arising out of deep personal need (sense of lack, want). [1162 (déēsis) ultimately roots back to 1211 /dḗ ("really") which likewise implies a felt need that is personal and urgent (R, 1149).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom deomai Definition a need, entreaty NASB Translation entreaties (2), petition (3), prayer (6), prayers (6), supplication (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1162: δέησιςδέησις, δεήσεως, ἡ (δέομαι); 1. need, indigence (Psalm 21:25 2. a seeking, asking, entreating, entreaty (from Plato down); in the N. T. requests addressed by men to God (German Bittgebet, supplication); universally: James 5:16; 1 Peter 3:12; as often in the Sept., joined with προσευχή (i. e. any pious address to God (see below)): Acts 1:14 Rec.; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; plural 2 Timothy 1:3; joined with προσευχαί, 1 Timothy 5:5; with νηστειαι, Luke 2:37; ποιεῖσθαι δέησιν, Philippians 1:4; ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις, Luke 5:33; 1 Timothy 2:1. contextually, of prayers imploring God's aid in some particular matter: Luke 1:13; Philippians 1:19; plural Hebrews 5:7; supplication for others: (2 Corinthians 1:11); περί τίνος, Ephesians 6:18; ὑπέρ τίνος, 2 Corinthians 9:14; Philippians 1:4; with the addition πρός τόν Θεόν, Romans 10:1. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from δέομαι (déomai), meaning "to beg" or "to pray."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of δέησις in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms for prayer and supplication, such as תְּחִנָּה (teḥinnah, Strong's Hebrew 8467), which also conveys a sense of earnest pleading or supplication before God. Usage: The term δέησις is used in the New Testament to denote a specific type of prayer characterized by earnest pleading or supplication. It is often used in contexts where the petitioner is expressing a deep need or desire before God. Context: The Greek word δέησις appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of earnest prayer in the life of a believer. It is distinct from other Greek words for prayer, such as προσευχή (proseuchē), which is a more general term for prayer. δέησις conveys a sense of personal need and urgency, often associated with intercession or requests made on behalf of oneself or others. Forms and Transliterations δεησει δεήσει δεησεις δεήσεις δεήσεσι δεήσεσί δεησεσιν δεήσεσιν δεήσεσίν δεήσεων δεησεως δεήσεως δεήσεώς δέησεώς δεησιν δέησιν δέησίν δεησις δέησις δέησίς deesei deēsei deḗsei deeseis deēseis deḗseis deeseos deēseōs deḗseos deḗseōs deesesin deēsesin deḗsesin deḗsesín deesin deēsin déesin déēsin deesis deēsis déesis déesís déēsis déēsísLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:13 N-NFSGRK: εἰσηκούσθη ἡ δέησίς σου καὶ NAS: Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, KJV: for thy prayer is heard; and INT: has been heard the prayer of you and Luke 2:37 N-DFP Luke 5:33 N-AFP Romans 10:1 N-NFS 2 Corinthians 1:11 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 9:14 N-DFS Ephesians 6:18 N-GFS Ephesians 6:18 N-DFS Philippians 1:4 N-DFS Philippians 1:4 N-AFS Philippians 1:19 N-GFS Philippians 4:6 N-DFS 1 Timothy 2:1 N-AFP 1 Timothy 5:5 N-DFP 2 Timothy 1:3 N-DFP Hebrews 5:7 N-AFP James 5:16 N-NFS 1 Peter 3:12 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1162 |