proseuchomai is used for addressing God in prayer, whether alone, with others, or on behalf of others.

The verb consistently denotes the act of addressing God in prayer: individuals pray in private or public settings, groups pray together, and speakers urge prayer for particular people, needs, and outcomes. The supplied verses show this same activity accompanying worship, intercession, requests, distress, commissioning, and healing rather than clearly distinct lexical senses.

1. Addressing God in prayer · dominant

   The present and aorist middle forms occur for people praying personally, together, and for others. In Acts 1:24 the praying group addresses the Lord before asking him to appoint one of two men; in Acts 12:12 many are gathered and praying; and in Colossians 1:9 the APB renders ongoing prayer and asking on behalf of others. The same verb also introduces a stated request, as in Luke 22:40, where the APB renders, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation," and James 5:14, where elders are to pray over a weak person.

   Acts 1:24Acts 12:12Colossians 1:9Luke 22:40James 5:14Acts 28:8

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB usually renders the verb with forms of "pray" or "praying," including prayer for others and prayer that a stated outcome may occur. These English forms confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establishing separate meanings.