Strong's G1162 · Greek
δέησις
deesis · /deh'-ay-sis/
Definition
from 1189; a petition:--prayer, request, supplication.
KJV: prayer, request, supplication
Root / derivation: from 1189
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δέησις across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 2:37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Luke 5:33And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
Philippians3 verses
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Philippians 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Philippians 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1 Timothy2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1162 (deesis) mean?
from 1189; a petition:--prayer, request, supplication.
How many times does G1162 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1162 (δέησις) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prayer.”
How is deesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1162 is rendered as “prayer” (7×), “prayers” (5×), “supplication” (4×), “supplications” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word δέησις come from?
from 1189