1783. enteuxis

Lexicon

enteuxis: Intercession, petition, prayer

Original Word: ἔντευξις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: enteuxis
Pronunciation: en-TOOK-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (ent'-yook-sis)
Definition: Intercession, petition, prayer
Meaning: (lit: approaching the king, hence a technical term), a petition, prayer, intercession.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

intercession, prayer.

From entugchano; an interview, i.e. (specially) supplication -- intercession, prayer.

see GREEK entugchano

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1783 énteuksis – properly, intervention (intersection which literally "hits the mark"); intervention led by God, marking intersection between heaven and earth as it reflects the Lord's specific will. See 1793 (entygxanō).

[The root of this term is 5177 (tygxánō) which means "to strike, hit the bulls-eye" ("spot on"). Accordingly, it is used in classical Greek as the antonym of harmartia ("to miss the mark, sin"), so Lucian, Xenophon, Homer, etc. (see Thayer, 5177 /tygxánō). Thus biblical intercession centers in waiting upon the Lord to learn what hits the mark (is His will) – i.e. guiding the believer to act as His agent. Intercession is not "the tool in and of itself" to act according to the mark, of the intercessor! It always builds on faith (learning God's persuasion).]

1783 /énteuksis ("Spirit-directed intervention") refers to the petitions (intercessions) of believers as they "fall in line with" God's will – revealing how the one intervening should get involved after drawing near to God and agreeing with His revealed will. True intercession (1783 /énteuksis) seeks to act only as the Lord directs, i.e. following His will to act as His hand extended (cf. 1 Jn 4:17).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from entugchanó
Definition
a petition, i.e. spec. supplication
NASB Translation
petitions (1), prayer (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1783: ἔντευξις

ἔντευξις, ἐντεύξεως, ἡ (ἐντυγχάνω, which see), a falling in with, meeting with (αἱ τοῖς λῃσταῖς ἐντεύξεις, Plato, politic., p. 298 d.); an interview, a coming together, to visit, converse, or for any other cause; that for which an interview is held, a conference or conversation (Polybius, Diodorus, others), a petition, supplication (Diodorus 16, 55; Josephus, Antiquities 15, 3, 8; Plutarch, Tib. Gracch. 11); used of prayer to God: 1 Timothy 4:5; plural (A. V. intercessions), 1 Timothy 2:1 (Plutarch, Numbers 14 ποιεῖσθαι τάς πρός τό θεῖον ἐντεύξεις). (Synonym: see δέησις, at the end.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐντυγχάνω (entynchano), meaning "to meet with" or "to intercede."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἔντευξις, the concept of intercession is present in the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew terms include:

- H6293 פָּגַע (paga): Often translated as "to intercede" or "to meet," this verb is used in contexts where intercession or entreaty is made, such as in Isaiah 53:12, where the suffering servant makes intercession for transgressors.

- H6419 פָּלַל (palal): Meaning "to pray" or "to intercede," this verb is used in various contexts of prayer and supplication, as seen in 1 Samuel 2:25 and Jeremiah 7:16.

These Hebrew terms, while not direct equivalents, share the thematic element of intercession and prayer found in the Greek ἔντευξις.

Usage: The word ἔντευξις appears in the New Testament in contexts related to prayer and intercession. It is used to describe the act of making requests to God, particularly on behalf of others.

Context: The Greek term ἔντευξις is found in the New Testament and is associated with the concept of intercessory prayer. It is used in two key passages:

- 1 Timothy 2:1 (BSB): "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone." In this verse, ἔντευξις is translated as "intercessions," highlighting the importance of praying on behalf of others. The apostle Paul emphasizes the need for believers to engage in various forms of prayer, including intercessory prayer, as a fundamental aspect of Christian life.

- 1 Timothy 4:5 (BSB): "because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer." While the term ἔντευξις is not directly used in this verse, the context of prayer and sanctification underscores the broader theme of intercession and the transformative power of prayer in the life of a believer.

In the early Christian community, intercessory prayer was seen as a vital practice, reflecting the communal and selfless nature of the faith. Believers were encouraged to pray not only for their own needs but also for the needs of others, including leaders, authorities, and all people. This practice was rooted in the understanding that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4).

Theologically, ἔντευξις is significant because it reflects the mediatory role of Christ and the Holy Spirit in the life of believers. Romans 8:26-27 (though not using the term ἔντευξις) speaks of the Spirit interceding for believers with groanings too deep for words, illustrating the divine assistance provided in prayer.

Forms and Transliterations

ενέθηκεν ένθεσθε εντακήσεσθε εντακήσονται εντευξεις εντεύξεις ἐντεύξεις εντευξεως εντεύξεως ἐντεύξεως εντίθεται εντιμωθήτω enteuxeis enteúxeis enteuxeos enteuxeōs enteúxeos enteúxeōs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 2:1 N-AFP
GRK: δεήσεις προσευχάς ἐντεύξεις εὐχαριστίας ὑπὲρ
NAS: [and] prayers, petitions [and] thanksgivings,
KJV: prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks,
INT: entreaties prayers intercessions thanksgivings for

1 Timothy 4:5 N-GFS
GRK: θεοῦ καὶ ἐντεύξεως
NAS: of the word of God and prayer.
KJV: of God and prayer.
INT: of God and prayer

Strong's Greek 1783
2 Occurrences

ἐντεύξεις — 1 Occ.
ἐντεύξεως — 1 Occ.