Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2172

Strong's G2172 · Greek

εὔχομαι

euchomai · /yoo'-khom-ahee/

Number
G2172
Language
Greek
Original word
εὔχομαι
Transliteration
euchomai
Pronunciation
yoo'-khom-ahee
KJV occurrences
6 verses

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.

wish3×
pray2×
wished1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
James1 verse
3 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

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×).