προσεύχεσθε
proseúchomai
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.
Matthew 6:9 · Word #3
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 2P PL
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 | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | προσεύχομαι |
| Strong's | G4336 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4336-03
be praying
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense, middle voice (deponent), imperative mood, 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present imperative calls for ongoing or habitual action, hence "be praying." Although middle in form, the verb is deponent and carries active meaning, addressing a second person plural audience. |
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