11 occurrences in 12 translations

'Pray' in the Bible

And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

Verse ConceptsDemons, Delivered FromMisused PrivilegesLeaving

And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Means OfBad ParentsLove, And The WorldParents Duty To ChildrenParental LoveKept Alive By MenLaying On Hands To HealHow Healing CameFaith And HealingHealth And Healing

who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"

Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfPrayerfulnessPride, Examples OfPunishment, By GodPretendingAction For A Long TimeNot Helping Widows

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

Verse ConceptsGarden, NaturalPrivacyPeople Sitting DownChrist Speaking To DisciplesJesus Praying

Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.

Verse ConceptsHourNeverPossibilities For GodJesus PrayingPossible For God

Bible Theasaurus

Beseech (85 instances)
Implore (25 instances)
Invoke (26 instances)

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