ἔντευξις
enteuxisintercessionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
ἐν-τευξις, -εως, ἡ
(ἐντυγχάνω, which see), [in LXX: 2Ma.4.3 * ;]
1. a lighting upon, meeting with.
2. conversation.
3. a petition (in this sense common in π.; cf. Deiss., BS, 121 f., 146; MM, Exp., iii): 1 Timothy 4:5; p1., 1 Timothy 2:1.
Synonyms: δέησις (which see)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Timothy 2:1ἐντεύξεις · intercessionsFirst of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
- 1 Timothy 4:5ἐντεύξεως · prayer…because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.