Synonyms

See Definition for deesis 1162 See Definition for enteuxis 1783 See Definition for proseuche 4335

1162 is petitionary, 4335 is a word of sacred character, being limited to prayer to God, whereas 1162 may also be used of a request addressed to man. 1783 expresses confiding access to God, 1162 gives prominence to the expression of personal need. 4335 to the element of devotion, 1783 to that of childlike confidence, by representing prayer as the heart's conversion with God.