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Pray Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition)

pray \ˈprā\ verb[Middle English, from Anglo-French prier, praer, preier, from Latin precari, from prec-, prex request, prayer; akin to Old High German frāga question, frāgēn to ask, Sanskrit pṛcchati he asks] verb transitive 13th century1: ENTREAT, IMPLORE—often used as a function word in introducing a question, request, or plea 〈pray be careful〉2: to get or bring by praying verb intransitive1: to make a request in a humble manner2: to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving

Pray Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, Volume XVI: Aramaic Dictionary

pray GOD’S WORD Translation

Pray A Concise Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament (Revised Edition)

pray The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, Volume IX: English–Hebrew Index; Word Frequency Table

See Also Pray

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GREEK WORDS | ESV

προσεύχομαι proseuchomai | 80 of 98

Mt 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Mt 6:5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Mt 6:5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Mt 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Mt 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Mt 6:7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Mt 6:9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Mt 14:23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,

Mt 19:13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people,

Mt 24:20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath.

Mt 26:36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”

Mt 26:39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”

Mt 26:41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Mt 26:42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.”

Mt 26:44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again.

Mk 1:35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

Mk 6:46 And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.

Mk 11:25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Mk 13:18 Pray that it may not happen in winter.

Mk 14:32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Mk 14:35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Mk 14:38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Mk 14:39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.

Lk 1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

Lk 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened,

Lk 5:16 But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

Lk 6:12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.

Lk 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

Lk 9:18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”

Lk 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.

Lk 9:29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.

Lk 11:1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”

Lk 11:1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”

Lk 11:2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.

Lk 18:1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

Lk 18:10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

Lk 18:11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Lk 22:40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Lk 22:41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

Lk 22:44 And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Lk 22:46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Ac 1:24 And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen

Ac 6:6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

Ac 8:15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

Ac 9:11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying,

Ac 9:40 But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.

Ac 10:9 The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.

Ac 10:30 And Cornelius said, “Four days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at the ninth hour, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing

Ac 11:5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, something like a great sheet descending, being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to me.

Ac 12:12 When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

Ac 13:3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Ac 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,

Ac 20:36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Ac 21:5 When our days there were ended, we departed and went on our journey, and they all, with wives and children, accompanied us until we were outside the city. And kneeling down on the beach, we prayed

Ac 22:17 “When I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance

Ac 28:8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.

Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

1 Co 11:4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head,

1 Co 11:5 but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven.

1 Co 11:13 Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered?

1 Co 14:13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

1 Co 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.

1 Co 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.

1 Co 14:15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.

1 Co 14:15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.

Eph 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Col 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

Col 1:9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Col 4:3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—

1 Th 5:17 pray without ceasing,

1 Th 5:25 Brothers, pray for us.

2 Th 1:11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,

2 Th 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,

1 Ti 2:8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;

Heb 13:18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

Jas 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

Jas 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Jas 5:17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth.

Jas 5:18 Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.

Jud 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

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to pray

prayer (contents)

to answer (prayer)

to pray ⇔ beg

place of prayer

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PHRASES

pray without ceasing

Continually be in conversation with God through prayer and supplication.

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