ΛΙΤΑΝΕΙΑ, λιτανεια
LITANEIA, litaneia
Sounds Like: lee-tah-NEH-yah
Translations: supplication, prayer, entreaty, a supplication, an entreaty
From the root: ΛΙΤΑΝΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a solemn and earnest prayer or supplication, often made publicly or in a group, especially in times of distress or need. It implies a humble and urgent appeal to God or a deity for help or mercy.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3046 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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