"a wish, prayer, Jas. 5:15; a vow, Acts 21:23; Acts 18:18*"
Definition and meaning
a wish, prayer, Jas. 5:15; a vow, Acts 21:23; Acts 18:18*
In the original Greek the word is written: εὐχή
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of euche (G2171) across the King James Bible.
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
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Common questions
Strong's G2171 (euche) is a Greek word that means: a wish, prayer, Jas. 5:15; a vow, Acts 21:23; Acts 18:18* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word euche (G2171) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2171 is euche, a Greek word defined as: a wish, prayer, Jas. 5:15; a vow, Acts 21:23; Acts 18:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
euche is a Greek word found in the New Testament.