Strong’s G2428

ἱκετηρία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

hiketéria

Pronunciation

hee-keh-tee-REE-ah

Definition

Supplication, entreaty

Meaning

(originally: the olive branch held in the hand of the suppliant), supplication, entreaty.

Usage

The term "hiketéria" refers to a humble and earnest request or plea, often directed towards a deity or a person in authority. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a form of prayer characterized by earnestness and humility, reflecting a deep sense of need and dependence on God.

Bible references

Hebrews 5:7