ἱκετηρία hiketēría
Meaning
intreaty
In the King James Version: supplication
Derivation: from a derivative of the base of G2425 (ἱκανός) (through the idea of approaching for a favor);
Where it is used
- Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.