Bible Dictionary

Prayer

Speaking to or making requests to God.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

364 of 516

Letter

P

Meaning

Speaking to or making requests to God.

Key Scriptures

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14
  • Psalm 55:17
  • Daniel 6:10
  • Matthew 6:5-13
  • Luke 18:1
  • Philippians 4:6
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17
  • James 5:16

Also Called

pray

Original Language

Greek

προσευχή

proseuchē

prayer

Meaning

Prayer is speaking to or making requests to God.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, prayer refers to speaking with God through praise, thanksgiving, confession, petitions, and intercession.

Prayer is practiced throughout both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14
  • Psalm 55:17
  • Daniel 6:10
  • Matthew 6:5-13
  • Luke 18:1
  • Philippians 4:6
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17
  • James 5:16

  • Intercession
  • Supplication
  • Thanksgiving
  • Worship
  • Fasting

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Scriptures

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14
  • Psalm 55:17
  • Daniel 6:10
  • Matthew 6:5-13
  • Luke 18:1
  • Philippians 4:6
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17
  • James 5:16

Related Terms

Study Topics

prayer worship faith intercession