Vows

Someone objected to our reference to religious vows in a discussion on The Living Network about abjuration and asked:

"Christ's words are plain, and easy of understanding to those who wish to comprehend, at least in this instance. Otherwise, why would He follow up a statement such as "swear not at all" in direct connection vows and vowing with "Let your yes be yes and your no be no; all else comes from sin"?"

Jesus does not connect swearing with vows and vowing. This is erroneous thinking and leads to confusion about the Gospel of the Kingdom and the teachings of Jesus.

This connection is done by translators and people who are confused about what Christ was saying. Jesus did not speak in English. The accounts of the Bible should always be examined in their earliest form to double check our private interpretation the usage and meaning of words at the time the Bible was recorded.

There is so much deception out there it is very easy to be fooled and deceived.

The confusion concerning the words of Christ should be clear by a brief examination of modern translations and the early text. When navigating our way through the world of scripture and the doctrines created by translators it is often wise to consult your Concordance.

Lets examine a few words in their context and their different translations.

Oaths and Vows

Matthew 5:33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

The word we find in the Greek translated oath is ὅρκος, Horkos from Greek mythology where Horkos personifies the curse that will be inflicted on any person who swears a false oath.

The word horkos is always translated oaths in the King James Bible and most other Bibles. A few translations put the word vow there but there is another word translated vow in the New Testament that does not mean oath.

Some people would still like to think this word horkos should be vow and not oath but that would just create confusion and has in the past done much harm.

We see this word numbered in Strong's Concordance as 3727 ορκος, horkos from herkos (perhaps akin to horion meaning boundary and erkos meaning fence, enclosure); it appears 10 times as oath. And is defined as “that which has been pledged or promised with an oath.”

It is not that an oath is a "pledged or promise" but that it is the binding of your deeds by oath before and exercising authority that is objected to by Christ.

Here is an audio program on the subject:

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The idea that there is something wrong with vows or that Jesus made some sort of prohibition against them because people wish to mistranslate words has done great damage to their thinking because it creates a false prohibition like a fence in our minds that prevent true understanding.

When a man and women take vows as Husband and Wife are they sinning against Christ?

All they are saying is yes, we take each other as Husband and Wife, before witnesses, yet these statements are called vows. Are we changing the word vow? Has that word already been changed in our minds by others?

The word euche is a noun and euchomia is the primary verb. They are listed as synonyms for each other meaning a solemn statement. You cannot change them into a promise or oath without adding the elements of an oath to your statement.

The word proseuche is a compound word. The words pros and euche are combined to express an idea of together and prayer. The preposition pros means toward, and denotes a sense of closeness. The word pros can be used to portray the intimate relationship that exists between the members.

Vows and Prayers

Today the word vow is defined “a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows...” But in the KJV of the Bible vow is translated from a word that means prayer. Translating horkos as vow might lead someone to think that Jesus prohibited vows yet the original words of the text may reveal a very different meaning.

These little deceptions through sophistry can go a long way to confuse the whole world. We have shown this a hundred times and more in our writings. Sophistry like this leads many people astray and has kept people from becoming doers of the word.

Some translations use the word vow instead of oath in Matthew 5:33 but this leads to confusion since we see another word for vow which appears in the biblical text in Acts 18:18 where we see that Paul took a vow, Acts 21:23, and in James 5:15 where the word is also translated prayer.

Acts 18:18 "And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow <euche>."

Acts 21:23 "Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have <euche> a vow on them;"

James 5:15 "And the prayer <euche> of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

You do not have to become a Greek scholar but you should be willing to peek over the theological fence that other men have constructed in your mind with their different translations and private interpretations. The word we see for vow in these verses is euche or euchomai which means a prayer to God, a vow, what you desire or intend to do. It is the word from which you get eucharistos or Eucharist.

Other words like proseuche translated prayer 36 times or proseuchomai which is the word pray almost 90 times are extensions of this word we see translated vow.

The word euche is clearly not the same as word horkos more often translated oath but some people want to imagine that they can use these words interchangeably. They do the truth and Christ a disservice and if they continue in this they are bearing false witness about what Christ actually said and meant.

We have seen how translators can translate five different words into the same English word and the same Greek word into five or more different English word. If you couple this practice with the truth that each English words can have many different definitions then you should clearly see without some reference to original texts that you are opening the door to confusion and even lies. There should be a consistency in translating and the use of words in translations and especially in formulating your own conversations about Christ's doctrines.

So the word vow can mean several things. Matrimony is established with vows publicly announced before witnesses and God. This is not the same as Marriage vows as established by the authority of the State which fences a husband and wife under the authority of the State.

By not examining the meaning of words and the purpose and spirit of the original authors including their choice of words we are dissembling the Gospel of Christ and equivocate over the meanings of His words by worshiping what we want to believe is true rather than accepting the truth of what Christ actually said. We are leading people astray and are fencing in our thinking by our own personal interpretation and prejudice.

Don't be led astray by bad translations and other tools of sophistry.

A vow, as used with the translation of the the Greek word eucho and used in the Bible, is a prayer.

A vow is a statement. "A vow is not an oath."^[1]

"A vow is not an oath."^[2]

"A vow is not an oath."^[3]

A vow is a statement.

A vow (euche¯) is a willing undertaking of good things. ^[4]

A vow is not even a promise. A promise is "a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc." an it is made to someone or some organization but a vow is an expression of intent to the general public but between you and God. It does not bring you under the authority of others, adjure or establish a jurisdiction under the authority of others.

Hebrew Vows and Prayers

The Hebrew verb pâlal, PeiLamedLamed, is a primitive root translated pray 74 times, made 3 times, judge twice, intreat, judgment, prayer, supplication, thought once each. It is said to mean to intervene, interpose, pray, make supplication

Some scholars agree that corresponding Greek Words for pâlal include:

palal hithpa.,pi. G4336 pros euchomai
palal hithp. G2172 euchomai

Another word that is derived from this word palal an translated prayer 77 times is t@phillah TavPeiLamedHei beginning with the letter that stands for faith. Pei means communicate Lamed is the aspiration heart in action and Hei is an emphasizing letter for solemnity. Take away the Hei and the word represent foolish or even white.

Corresponding Greek Words t@phillah includes:

G2171 euche
G2172 euchomai
G4335 pros euche
And this list may include G1162 deesis

Both these words are corresponding to euche and euchomai and even pros euche.

On the other hand the Hebrew word shaba ShemBeitAyin appears as sware 167 times, charge 8, oath 7, adjure 3, straitly twice. It does mean to swear or adjure or to cause to take an oath.

Corresponding Greek Words may include:

G163 aichmalotizo, to lead away captive metaph. to capture ones mind
G3726 en orkizo, to force to take an oath, to administer an oath
G1844 ex opkizo, to extract an oath, to force to an oath
G3726 horkizo, to force to take an oath, to administer an oath to
G1843 ex omologeo to confess 2) to profess
G1965 epi orkos a false swearer, a perjurer
G3660 omnuo to swear, to affirm, promise, threaten, with an oath

Or the following that are used in conjunction with an oath or swearing.
G994 boao to raise a cry, to cry to one for help
G2896 krazo to cry or pray for vengeance
G3670 homologeo to say the same thing as another, i.e. to agree with, assent to concede

None of these words would include the word euche. The word euche in the Greek has no connection to any word associate with swearing or taking an oath.

The Nazarite Vow

The Hebrew word nazar which is a primitive root meaning to dedicate, consecrate, separate even to dedicate oneself, devote oneself, to keep sacredly separate and "to be a Nazarite, live as a Nazarite".

The corresponding Greek Words for nazar are listed as:

G37 agiazo to separate from profane things and dedicate to God, consecrate things to God
G48 agnizo, ceremonially used of Nazarites or those who had taken upon themselves a temporary or life long vow to abstain from wine and all kinds of intoxicating drink, from every defilement and from shaving the head.
G2126 eulabes, taking hold well, carefully and surely, cautiously
G2171 euche vow and prayer
G2172 euchomai to wish or prayfor
G526 ap allotrioo, to separate, alienate, estrange
G4337 pros echo, to turn the mind to, attend to be attentive... of caring for, providing for... to apply one’s self to, attach one’s self to, hold or cleave to a person or a thing... to devote thought and effort to

Here we see a connection to the word vow in the word Nazar from which we get the word Nazarite which includes ideas like separation, dedication and prayer. The vow spoken of with the word euche is about devoting one self to a way of Christ as a minister of His unique form of government.

There is a controversy as to whether Jesus was a Nazarite having taken the same vow spoken of in the old testament or that he belonged to a Nazarite Sect connected to that vow.^[5] To learn more about the Nazarite connection to Jesus see Did Jesus have long hair?

Numbers 6:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate [themselves] to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate [themselves] unto the LORD:

Here we see "vow a vow" where the Hebrew word Nadar, NunDelethResh, form the verb and the noun meaning to separate themselves unto the LORD and be separate. Of course this was a common theme we hear from Jesus.

We see this idea of separation voiced in verse Numbers 6:21

"This [is] the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, [and of] his offering unto the LORD for his separation^[6], beside [that] that his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation."

This was a theme of Christ of being separate^[7], being in the world but not of it^[8].

So this idea of a vow is in the since statement concerning separating oneself, or dedication, even consecrated or devoted.

In Luke 11:2^[9] The word Hallowed is the Greek word hagiazo^[10] commonly translated sanctify, but also hallow or be holy. It is defined as someone or something "to render or acknowledge" as "separate" "dedicated" even "consecrated" to God. This is the purpose of a vow as spoken of with forms of euche. It is a solemn statement of purpose and faith, of dedication and consecration of someone or something as separate.

So, the Our Father, as that prayer is called, is in fact both a vow as we see the word euche and an application. The first part of Matthew 6:9 is a solemn statement of dedication an separation. "After this manner therefore pray ye(pros-euchomai): Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."

It is not until Matthew 6:11 where we see the request. ^[11] which is followed by more of this solemn statement of dedication and consecration. ^[12]

Jesus and Vows

Did Jesus talk about vows or use a word translated or associated with what the word we see as vow in the bible an what did it mean at that time he was using it?

The answer is of course yes Jesus not only used the word translated vow but talked about it extensively in his instructions to us. Some will argue this point to maintain their present escotology but if we will look closely at the whole Gospel and the words used and the directions given we may see the purpose and doctrine of Christ. As we have scene a vow was not an oath or even a promise.

Once we understand the meaning and sense of the word at that time was a solemn statement of dedication Christ's words begin to fit together with what He was doing and what He told the apostles to do.

Words are not always translated the same way. As an example the word charity does not appear in the Bible until Paul says it in 1 Corinthians 8:1 but the Greek word from which the word charity is translated has already been said by Jesus many times. It simply was not translated as charity when Jesus used it, only as love.

Does this mean that Jesus never told us to be charitable? Of course not. The same is true of the word euche, translated vow in Acts, and its many forms.

When Jesus said pray in Matthew 6:9 what word did he use?

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name."

When Jesus said pray He did not use the word:

deomai which is translated pray and means to want, lack 2) to desire, long for.

Nor did Jesus use the word:

deesis translated prayer and is defined "need, indigence, want, privation, penury ." And appears with other words meaning pray^[13]

Nor did Jesus use the word:

erotao translated ask, beseech, pray, desire, and intreat and is defined "to question."

Nor did Jesus use the word:

parakaleo translated pray but means "to call to ones side".

Nor did Jesus use the word:

enteuxis translated pray but means "a falling in with, meeting... a coming together"

We have seen that the word euche is translated pray but more often translated vow. Does it mean a prayer or a vow or does it mean both?

There are at least eight different words used by the authors of the Bible in the New Testament alone and they are all translated by these translators as the single word pray. One of them used by Jesus in several forms means and is translated vow.

One word used by Jesus which is a synonym of the word euche commonly translated into vow is proseuche.^[14] and another is proseuchomai ^[15]

The word pray in Matthew 6:9 was translate from proseuchomai... pros meaning "to the advantage of" and eucho meaning "to pray to God" or "vow" and translated vow in Acts 18:18 and Acts 21:23.

So here we see that Jesus uses almost three dozen times a word that contains the word we see as vow in Acts and is considered a synonym to that word.

In both Classical literature and Septuagint [LXX] usage proseuchomai and euchomai in its technical sense was employed for invoking a deity. It meant “to request, to entreat, to vow.” It was a prayer or vow of confidence and faith/trust as opposed to prayers or vows to other heathen gods often requiring oaths to insure allegiance to the ministers of those pagan temples who exercised authority one over the other. Christ made it clear with the use of horkos that he opposed the oath taking which granted power but clearly supports prayers or vows by using the Greek forms of the word euche to identify prayer.

It is easy to fall back on the ancient adage that all translators are traitors but isn't it our responsibility to be diligent in the examination of the scriptures that are often used to define our faith?

Does euche which is translated both vow and pray mean vow and what did vow mean back then when Jesus was using these terms? What Jesus meant by words ascribed to Him in the sacred text is dependent on what those words meant when they were used and written down, not what we want them to mean today. This means we need to consider semantics if we want to know what was said and meant.

Semantics is the "the branch of linguistics that deals with the study of meaning, changes in meaning, and the principles that govern the relationship between sentences or words and their meanings."

Origin of the word VOW is the Middle English vowe, from Anglo-French vou. It is from Latin votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to Greek euchesthai to pray, vow or the Sanskrit vāghat meaning the one who chooses to sacrifice.

There is a pray that asks for something and one that states that you wish to do something. The latter is a vow, vou, votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre ; akin to Greek euchesthai meaning to pray to God.

Euche or the word vow have no relation to the word horkos which means oath and it is false to connect and suggest that Jesus did mean vow when he said horkos.

It is clear that anyone who examines the original text without private prejudice that Jesus is instructing us time and time again concerning the type of prayer that is based on and connected to the same word meaning vow.

But still debaters and those that lack understanding will say this is semantics rather than Christ's plain-speaking. Yet without a little examination of semantics a damnable heresy will creep in and lead the foolish astray.

As we have shown someone has already changed "Christ's plain-speaking" and changed the meaning of words many times. When we point this out the proud will often cling to their own beliefs rather than see the truth.

This is actually a form of Idolatry which is another word we will have to look at but at another time.

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Footnotes

↑ The Distinguished Jurist's Primer, Volume 1, By Averroës, Ibn Rushd
↑ Southeastern Mennonite Conference
↑ The Monthly Repository of Theology and General Literature, Volume 19 published prior to 1923
↑ THE SAPPHIRE LIGHT OF THE MIND:THE SKEMMATA OF EVAGRIUS PONTICUS WILLIAM HARMLESS, S.J., AND RAYMOND R. FITZGERALD,
↑ Acts 24:5 For we have found this man [a] pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
↑ nezer (05145 and the verb 05144; translate crown 11 times, separation 11, consecration twice, and hair once and defined 1) consecration, crown, separation, Nazariteship 1a) crown (as sign of consecration), 1c) consecration
↑ Luke 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.
↑ John 15:19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
↑ Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
↑ hagiazo (from hagios translated saint) AV-sanctify 26, hallow 2, be holy 1; 1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow 2) to separate from profane things and dedicate to God 2a) consecrate things to God 2b) dedicate people to God
↑ Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:"
↑ Matthew 6:13 "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever." Amen.
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*Ephesians 6:18 Praying <proseuchomai> always with all prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication <deesis> for all saints; *Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis>, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
- Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication <deesis> for all saints;
- Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications <deesis>, prayers <proseuche>, intercessions<enteuxis>, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
- 1 Timothy 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications <deesis> and prayers <proseuche> night and day.
- James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray <euchomai> one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer <euchomai> of a righteous man availeth much.
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- Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.
- Matthew 21:13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer <proseuche>; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
- Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer <proseuche>, believing, ye shall receive.
- Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.
- Mark 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer <proseuche>? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
- Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer <proseuche> to God.
- Luke 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer <proseuche>: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
- Luke 22:45 And when he rose up from prayer <proseuche>, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
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*Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed <proseuchomai>, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
- Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray <proseuchomai>, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- Matthew 26:42 He went away again the second time, and prayed <proseuchomai>, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
- Matthew 26:44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed <proseuchomai> the third time, saying the same words.
- Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed <proseuchomai>.
- Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.
- Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray <proseuchomai>, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
- Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying <proseuchomai>, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
- Mark 12:40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: these shall receive greater damnation.
- Mark 13:18 And pray ye <proseuchomai> that your flight be not in the winter.
- Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray <proseuchomai>: for ye know not when the time is.
- Mark 14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray <proseuchomai>.
- Mark 14:35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed <proseuchomai> that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
- Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray <proseuchomai>, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
- Mark 14:39 And again he went away, and prayed <proseuchomai>, and spake the same words.
- Luke 1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying <proseuchomai> without at the time of incense.
- Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying <proseuchomai>, the heaven was opened,
- Luke 5:16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed <proseuchomai>.
- Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>, and continued all night in prayer to God.
- Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray <proseuchomai> for them which despitefully use you.
- Luke 9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying <proseuchomai>, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
- Luke 9:28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.
- Luke 9:29 And as he prayed <proseuchomai>, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
- Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying <proseuchomai> in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray <proseuchomai>, as John also taught his disciples.
- Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray <proseuchomai>, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
- Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray <proseuchomai>, and not to faint;
- Luke 18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray <proseuchomai>; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
- Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed <proseuchomai> thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
- Luke 20:47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray <proseuchomai> that ye enter not into temptation.
- Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed <proseuchomai>,
- Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed <proseuchomai> more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Luke 22:46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray <proseuchomai>, lest ye enter into temptation.

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[1] The Distinguished Jurist's Primer, Volume 1, By Averroës, Ibn Rushd

[2] Southeastern Mennonite Conference

[3] The Monthly Repository of Theology and General Literature, Volume 19 published prior to 1923

[4] THE SAPPHIRE LIGHT OF THE MIND:THE SKEMMATA OF EVAGRIUS PONTICUS WILLIAM HARMLESS, S.J., AND RAYMOND R. FITZGERALD,

[5] Acts 24:5 For we have found this man [a] pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:

[6] zer (05145 and the verb 05144; translate crown 11 times, separation 11, consecration twice, and hair once and defined 1) consecration, crown, separation, Nazariteship 1a) crown (as sign of consecration), 1c) consecration

[7] Luke 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

[8] John 15:19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

[9] Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

[10] zo (from hagios translated saint) AV-sanctify 26, hallow 2, be holy 1; 1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow 2) to separate from profane things and dedicate to God 2a) consecrate things to God 2b) dedicate people to God

[11] Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:"

[12] Matthew 6:13 "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever." Amen.

[13] *Ephesians 6:18 Praying <proseuchomai> always with all prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication <deesis> for all saints; *Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis>, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication <deesis> for all saints;

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications <deesis>, prayers <proseuche>, intercessions<enteuxis>, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

1 Timothy 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications <deesis> and prayers <proseuche> night and day.

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray <euchomai> one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer <euchomai> of a righteous man availeth much.

[14] Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication <deesis> for all saints;

[15] Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer <proseuche> and supplication <deesis> with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

[16] 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications <deesis>, prayers <proseuche>, intercessions<enteuxis>, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

[17] 1 Timothy 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications <deesis> and prayers <proseuche> night and day.

[18] James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray <euchomai> one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer <euchomai> of a righteous man availeth much.

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Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.

Matthew 21:13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer <proseuche>; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer <proseuche>, believing, ye shall receive.

Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.

Mark 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer <proseuche>? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer <proseuche> to God.

Luke 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer <proseuche>: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Luke 22:45 And when he rose up from prayer <proseuche>, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

[20] Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.

[21] Matthew 21:13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer <proseuche>; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

[22] Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer <proseuche>, believing, ye shall receive.

[23] Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer <proseuche> and fasting.

[24] Mark 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer <proseuche>? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

[25] Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer <proseuche> to God.

[26] Luke 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer <proseuche>: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

[27] Luke 22:45 And when he rose up from prayer <proseuche>, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

[15] *Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed <proseuchomai>, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray <proseuchomai>, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Matthew 26:42 He went away again the second time, and prayed <proseuchomai>, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Matthew 26:44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed <proseuchomai> the third time, saying the same words.

Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed <proseuchomai>.

Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray <proseuchomai>, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying <proseuchomai>, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Mark 12:40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: these shall receive greater damnation.

Mark 13:18 And pray ye <proseuchomai> that your flight be not in the winter.

Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray <proseuchomai>: for ye know not when the time is.

Mark 14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray <proseuchomai>.

Mark 14:35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed <proseuchomai> that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray <proseuchomai>, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 14:39 And again he went away, and prayed <proseuchomai>, and spake the same words.

Luke 1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying <proseuchomai> without at the time of incense.

Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying <proseuchomai>, the heaven was opened,

Luke 5:16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed <proseuchomai>.

Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>, and continued all night in prayer to God.

Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray <proseuchomai> for them which despitefully use you.

Luke 9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying <proseuchomai>, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

Luke 9:28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.

Luke 9:29 And as he prayed <proseuchomai>, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying <proseuchomai> in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray <proseuchomai>, as John also taught his disciples.

Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray <proseuchomai>, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray <proseuchomai>, and not to faint;

Luke 18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray <proseuchomai>; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed <proseuchomai> thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Luke 20:47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray <proseuchomai> that ye enter not into temptation.
Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed <proseuchomai>,

Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed <proseuchomai> more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Luke 22:46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray <proseuchomai>, lest ye enter into temptation.

[29] Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray <proseuchomai>, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

[30] Matthew 26:42 He went away again the second time, and prayed <proseuchomai>, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

[31] Matthew 26:44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed <proseuchomai> the third time, saying the same words.

[32] Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed <proseuchomai>.

[33] Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.

[34] Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray <proseuchomai>, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

[35] Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying <proseuchomai>, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

[36] Mark 12:40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: these shall receive greater damnation.

[37] Mark 13:18 And pray ye <proseuchomai> that your flight be not in the winter.

[38] Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray <proseuchomai>: for ye know not when the time is.

[39] Mark 14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray <proseuchomai>.

[40] Mark 14:35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed <proseuchomai> that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

[41] Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray <proseuchomai>, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

[42] Mark 14:39 And again he went away, and prayed <proseuchomai>, and spake the same words.

[43] Luke 1:10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying <proseuchomai> without at the time of incense.

[44] Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying <proseuchomai>, the heaven was opened,

[45] Luke 5:16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed <proseuchomai>.

[46] Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>, and continued all night in prayer to God.

[47] Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray <proseuchomai> for them which despitefully use you.

[48] Luke 9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying <proseuchomai>, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

[49] Luke 9:28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray <proseuchomai>.

[50] Luke 9:29 And as he prayed <proseuchomai>, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

[51] Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying <proseuchomai> in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray <proseuchomai>, as John also taught his disciples.

[52] Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray <proseuchomai>, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

[53] Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray <proseuchomai>, and not to faint;

[54] Luke 18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray <proseuchomai>; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

[55] Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed <proseuchomai> thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

[56] Luke 20:47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make <proseuchomai> long prayers <proseuchomai>: the same shall receive greater damnation.

[57] Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed <proseuchomai>,

[58] Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed <proseuchomai> more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

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