Strong's Lexicon euché: Prayer, vow Original Word: εὐχή Word Origin: From the Greek verb εὔχομαι (eúchomai), meaning "to pray" or "to vow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5088 נֶדֶר (neder): A vow - H8605 תְּפִלָּה (tephillah): Prayer Usage: The term "euché" primarily denotes a prayer or a vow. In the New Testament, it is used to express a solemn promise or a heartfelt petition to God. The word captures both the act of making a vow and the content of the prayer itself, reflecting a deep spiritual commitment or request. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, making vows was a common religious practice, often involving promises to deities in exchange for favors or blessings. In the Jewish tradition, vows were serious commitments made to God, sometimes accompanied by offerings or sacrifices. The concept of prayer as a vow underscores the seriousness and dedication involved in one's communication with God. HELPS Word-studies 2171 eu NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euchomai Definition a prayer NASB Translation prayer (1), vow (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2171: εὐχήεὐχή, εὐχῆς, ἡ (εὔχομαι (from Homer down); 1. a prayer to God: James 5:15. 2. a vow (often so in the Sept. for נֵדֶר and נֶדֶר, also for נֵזֶר consecration, see ἁγνίζω): εὐχήν ἔχειν, to have taken a vow, Acts 18:18; with ἐφ' ἑαυτῶν added (see ἐπί, A. I. 1 f., p. 232a), Acts 21:23. From euchomai; properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation -- prayer, vow. see GREEK euchomai Englishman's Concordance Acts 18:18 N-AFSGRK: εἶχεν γὰρ εὐχήν NAS: cut, for he was keeping a vow. KJV: for he had a vow. INT: he had indeed a vow Acts 21:23 N-AFS James 5:15 N-NFS |
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