προσευχέσθω
proseúchomai
let him pray
To address a deity or higher power with words of request, praise, or thanksgiving; to engage in prayer, particularly in the sense of direct communication or petition. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, it generally denotes the act of praying, whether requesting aid, offering thanks, or expressing devotion. The verb encompasses both formal and informal prayer acts, communal or individual, and does not specify content but rather the act of engaging in prayer.
James 5:13 · Word #5
Lexicon G4336
| Lemma | προσεύχομαι |
| Transliteration | proseúchomai |
| Strong's | G4336 |
| Definition | To address a deity or higher power with words of request, praise, or thanksgiving; to engage in prayer, particularly in the sense of direct communication or petition. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, it generally denotes the act of praying, whether requesting aid, offering thanks, or expressing devotion. The verb encompasses both formal and informal prayer acts, communal or individual, and does not specify content but rather the act of engaging in prayer. |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let him pray |
| Literal | let-him-pray |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | προσεύχομαι |
| Strong's | G4336 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4336-04
let him pray
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), middle voice (reflexive/personal involvement), imperative mood (command/exhortation), 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle imperative, third person singular, expresses an ongoing or customary directive: “let him engage in prayer.” The middle voice reflects personal involvement in the act of directing oneself toward a deity in prayer. |
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