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The term "prayeth" is an archaic form of the verb "pray," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies the act of communicating with God, encompassing adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Prayer is a central practice in the Christian faith, reflecting a believer's relationship with God and dependence on Him.

Biblical Foundation

Prayer is deeply rooted in Scripture, with numerous examples and teachings throughout both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, figures such as Abraham, Moses, David, and Daniel exemplify lives of prayer. For instance, Daniel's commitment to prayer is highlighted in Daniel 6:10, where he continues to pray three times a day despite the king's decree.

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate model of prayer. He often withdrew to solitary places to pray (Luke 5:16) and taught His disciples how to pray through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of prayer, urging believers to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Purpose and Elements of Prayer

Prayer serves multiple purposes in the life of a believer. It is a means of worship, expressing reverence and adoration for God. It is also a channel for confession, where individuals acknowledge their sins and seek God's forgiveness. Thanksgiving is another vital element, as believers express gratitude for God's blessings and faithfulness. Lastly, supplication involves presenting requests and intercessions before God, trusting in His provision and will.

The Power of Prayer

Scripture attests to the power and efficacy of prayer. James 5:16 states, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This verse underscores the belief that prayer can effect change, both in the spiritual realm and in the physical world. The Bible records numerous instances where prayer led to miraculous outcomes, such as Elijah's prayer for rain (1 Kings 18:42-45) and Peter's release from prison (Acts 12:5-11).

Conditions for Effective Prayer

For prayer to be effective, certain conditions are emphasized in Scripture. Faith is paramount, as Hebrews 11:6 declares, "And without faith it is impossible to please God." Additionally, prayers should align with God's will, as 1 John 5:14 assures, "If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." A heart of humility and repentance is also crucial, as God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the believer's prayer life. Romans 8:26 explains, "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words." The Spirit guides and empowers believers, ensuring that their prayers are in harmony with God's purposes.

Conclusion

While the term "prayeth" may not be commonly used in modern translations, the practice of prayer remains a foundational aspect of the Christian faith. Through prayer, believers engage in a dynamic relationship with God, seeking His presence, guidance, and intervention in their lives and the world around them.

Library

Psalm CXXXI.
... And since all are in His Body, as it were one man speaketh: and he is one who also
is many....Now he prayeth in the temple of God, who prayeth in the peace of ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxxi.htm

He.
... since one speaketh who is growing in grace, and who knoweth that it is God's gift
that he profiteth in grace; what else doth he pray, when he prayeth that a ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/he.htm

Acts ix. 10, 12
... Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house
of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, and hath ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xx acts ix 10.htm

Psalm CII.
... St. Augustin on the Psalms. Psalm CII. 1. Behold, one poor man prayeth,
and prayeth not in silence. We may therefore hear him, and ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cii.htm

John Chapter xvii. 21-23.
... believing? For you see here that He who had said, "I pray not for the world,"
now prayeth for the world that it may believe. For ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate cx john chapter xvii.htm

"And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up ...
... that the Spirit of God putteth on many prayers and fastings in a land, "There is
none calleth on thy name," there is none that prayeth faithfully and fervently ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xviii and there is.htm

Paul's First Prayer
... REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. "For behold he
prayeth""Acts 9:11. GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/pauls first prayer.htm

Paul a Pattern of Prayer
... CHAPTER XIII Paul a Pattern of Prayer. "Go and inquire for one called
Saul of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth.""Acts 9:11. "For ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter xiii paul a pattern.htm

Psalm LXIV.
... Thence is also that voice of thanksgiving, "Perchance alive they would have swallowed
us up." [2493] ...Therefore for this prayeth the voice of the Martyrs ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxiv.htm

Psalm CXXXII.
... David himself vowed as though he had it in his power, and he prayeth God to fulfil
his vow: there is devotion in the vow, but there is humility in the prayer. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxxii.htm

Thesaurus

Prayeth (28 Occurrences)
...Prayeth (28 Occurrences). ... (KJV WBS). 1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown
tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. (KJV ASV WBS) ...
/p/prayeth.htm - 14k

Servant's (29 Occurrences)
... respect unto the prayer of Thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God,
to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which Thy servant prayeth before Thee ...
/s/servant's.htm - 15k

Hearkening (27 Occurrences)
... respect unto the prayer of Thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God,
to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which Thy servant prayeth before Thee ...
/h/hearkening.htm - 14k

Uncovered (78 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered
dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. ...
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Unknown (15 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). 1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit
prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. (KJV WEY WBS YLT). ...
/u/unknown.htm - 13k

Worshippeth (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:17 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he
falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith ...
/w/worshippeth.htm - 8k

Weepeth (29 Occurrences)
... doth not eat. (YLT). 1 Samuel 1:10 And she is bitter in soul, and prayeth
unto Jehovah, and weepeth greatly, (YLT). 1 Samuel 24:16 ...
/w/weepeth.htm - 15k

Worshipeth (5 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:17 And the residue of it he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth
down to it, and worshipeth it, and prayeth to it, and saith, Deliver me ...
/w/worshipeth.htm - 8k

Inhabiting (23 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayeth before Jehovah, and saith, 'O Jehovah, God of
Israel, inhabiting the cherubs, Thou 'art' God Himself -- Thyself alone -- to ...
/i/inhabiting.htm - 13k

Forestall (2 Occurrences)
... Jonah 4:2 and he prayeth unto Jehovah, and he saith, 'I pray Thee, O Jehovah, is
not this my word while I was in mine own land -- therefore I was beforehand to ...
/f/forestall.htm - 7k

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Prayeth (28 Occurrences)

Acts 9:11
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
(KJV ASV WBS)

1 Corinthians 11:5
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
(KJV WBS)

1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Genesis 20:17
And Abraham prayeth unto God, and God healeth Abimelech and his wife, and his handmaids, and they bear:
(YLT)

Numbers 11:2
And the people cry unto Moses, and Moses prayeth unto Jehovah, and the fire is quenched;
(YLT)

Numbers 21:7
and the people come in unto Moses and say, 'We have sinned, for we have spoken against Jehovah, and against thee; pray unto Jehovah, and He doth turn aside from us the serpent;' and Moses prayeth in behalf of the people.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 1:10
And she is bitter in soul, and prayeth unto Jehovah, and weepeth greatly,
(YLT)

1 Samuel 2:1
And Hannah prayeth, and saith: 'My heart hath exulted in Jehovah, My horn hath been high in Jehovah, My mouth hath been large over mine enemies, For I have rejoiced in Thy salvation.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 8:6
And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, 'Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.
(YLT)

1 Kings 8:28
Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

1 Kings 8:29
that thine eyes may be open upon this house night and day, upon the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.
(DBY YLT)

2 Kings 4:33
and he goeth in and shutteth the door upon them both, and prayeth unto Jehovah.
(YLT)

2 Kings 6:17
And Elisha prayeth, and saith, 'Jehovah, open, I pray Thee, his eyes, and he doth see;' and Jehovah openeth the eyes of the young man, and he seeth, and lo, the hill is full of horses and chariots of fire, round about Elisha.
(YLT)

2 Kings 6:18
And they come down unto it, and Elisha prayeth unto Jehovah, and saith, 'Smite, I pray Thee, this nation with blindness;' and He smiteth them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha.
(YLT)

2 Kings 19:15
And Hezekiah prayeth before Jehovah, and saith, 'O Jehovah, God of Israel, inhabiting the cherubs, Thou 'art' God Himself -- Thyself alone -- to all the kingdoms of the earth: Thou hast made the heavens and the earth.
(YLT)

2 Kings 20:2
And he turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah, saying,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 6:19
Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

2 Chronicles 6:20
That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.
(KJV DBY WBS YLT)

2 Chronicles 32:20
And Hezekiah the king prayeth, and Isaiah son of Amoz the prophet, concerning this, and they cry to the heavens,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 32:24
In those days hath Hezekiah been sick even unto death, and he prayeth unto Jehovah, and He speaketh to him, and a wonder hath appointed for him;
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 33:13
and prayeth unto Him, and He is entreated of him, and heareth his supplication, and bringeth him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom, and Manasseh knoweth that Jehovah -- He 'is' God.
(YLT)

Job 33:26
He prayeth unto God, and he is favorable unto him, So that he seeth his face with joy: And he restoreth unto man his righteousness.
(See JPS ASV)

Psalms 72:15
And he liveth, and giveth to him of the gold of Sheba, And prayeth for him continually, All the day he doth bless him.
(YLT)

Isaiah 37:15
And Hezekiah prayeth unto Jehovah, saying,
(YLT)

Isaiah 38:2
And Hezekiah turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah,
(YLT)

Isaiah 44:17
And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Jonah 2:1
And Jonah prayeth unto Jehovah his God from the bowels of the fish.
(YLT)

Jonah 4:2
and he prayeth unto Jehovah, and he saith, 'I pray Thee, O Jehovah, is not this my word while I was in mine own land -- therefore I was beforehand to flee to Tarshish -- that I have known that Thou 'art' a God, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in kindness, and repenting of evil?
(YLT)

Subtopics

Prayeth

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Intreaty (1 Occurrence)

Fond (6 Occurrences)

Trespasses (19 Occurrences)