ἔντευξιςénteuxis

an interview, i.e. (specially) supplication

Greek (New Testament) · G1783

Meanings

1. a lighting upon, meeting with.

2. conversation.

3. a petition: 1 Timothy 4:5; p1., 1 Timothy 2:1.

Synonyms

δέησις (see that word)

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • 1 Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
  • 1 Timothy 4:5 For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.