εὐχήeuchḗ
properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation
Greek (New Testament) · G2171
Meanings
1. a prayer: James 5:15.
2. a vow: Acts 18:18, Acts 21:23.
Synonyms
see δέησις
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Acts 18:18 Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that, then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and went to nearby Cenchrea. There he shaved his head according to Jewish custom, marking the end of a vow. Then he set sail for Syria, taking Priscilla and Aquila with him.
- Acts 21:23 “Here’s what we want you to do. We have four men here who have completed their vow.
- James 5:15 Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.