James 5:17
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.”
προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
προσεύχομαι
he prayed for it
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προσεύχομαι
To pray, to make supplication. Proseuchomai. Pray without ceasing. Prayer is not a scheduled activity. It is the ongoing conversation of a heart in relationship with God.
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ὁμοιοπαθής
of like nature
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ὁμοιοπαθής
Of the same nature, with similar feelings. Elijah was a human being with a nature like ours and he prayed earnestly. If Elijah could move heaven by prayer so can you.
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γῆ
earth
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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βρέχω
it did rain
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βρέχω
to moisten (especially by a shower)
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Ἡλίας
Elijah
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Ἡλίας
Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
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τρεῖς
three
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τρεῖς
"three"
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ἐνιαυτός
years
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ἐνιαυτός
a year
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