ΙΚΕΤΕΙΑΝ, ικετειαν
IKETEIAN, iketeian
Sounds Like: ee-keh-TEH-ee-ahn
Translations: supplication, entreaty, petition, a supplication, an entreaty, a petition
From the root: ΙΚΕΤΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an earnest and humble request or plea, often made to a person in authority or to God. It signifies a fervent appeal for help, mercy, or a specific favor. It is used when someone is making a formal or desperate request.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2428 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 2 — 9:211
- Book 3 — 1:22
- Book 5 — 6:212, 8:256
- Book 8 — 13:324
- Book 9 — 8:175
- Book 18 — 3:57, 3:70
- Book 19 — 1:139
- Book 20 — 4:89
From the same root
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