Strong's G2172 · Greek
εὔχομαι
euchomai · /yoo'-khom-ahee/
Definition
middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God:--pray, will, wish.
KJV: pray, will, wish
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εὔχομαι across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians2 verses
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 13:9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. perfection: or, reformation, or, restoration
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2172 (euchomai) mean?
middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God:--pray, will, wish.
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 euchomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2172 is rendered as “wish” (3×), “pray” (2×), “wished” (1×).