UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to pray, to speak to God, to ask God for, prayer

Semantic entry: 33.178

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Pray

Definition: to speak to or to make requests of God{N:001}

Notes: In some languages there are a number of different terms used for prayer depending upon the nature of the content, for example, requests for material blessing, pleas for spiritual help, intercession for others, thanksgiving, and praise. There may also be important distinctions on the basis of urgency and need. The most generic expression for prayer may simply be ‘to speak to God.’ It is normally best to avoid an expression which means primarily ‘to recite.’