εὔχομαι

eúchomai

Number

G2172

Language

Greek

Original word

εὔχομαι

Transliteration

eúchomai

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

to wish; by implication, to pray to God

KJV: pray, will, wish

Root / derivation: middle voice of a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εὔχομαι across 6 verses.

wish3×

pray2×

wished1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts1 verse

Acts 27:29

Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

Romans1 verse

Romans 9:3

For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

2 Corinthians2 verses

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

James1 verse

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

3 John1 verse

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Topics that use this word

Afflicted, Duty Toward The Epistles Gaius Holiness Intercession Jews, the Mariner Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As Perfection Prayer Prayer, Answers To Prayer, Intercessory

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2172 (eúchomai) mean?

to wish; by implication, to pray to God

How many times does G2172 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2172 (εὔχομαι) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wish.”

How is eúchomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2172 is rendered as “wish” (3×), “pray” (2×), “wished” (1×).

Where does the Greek word εὔχομαι come from?

middle voice of a primary verb;