Greek word study

ἱκετηρίαhiketēría — supplication, entreaty

(originally: the olive branch held in the hand of the suppliant), supplication, entreaty.

Translated in the King James as: supplication

Origin: from a derivative of the base of G2425 (ἱκανός) (through the idea of approaching for a favor);

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Lexicon data: Open Scriptures Strong’s dictionaries (CC-BY-SA), Dodson Greek Lexicon (public domain). Word alignment: Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain). Self-hosted by Seen.