Prières de la Bible

After Israel made the golden calf, Moses interceded and God relented from the disaster.

Moses asked God to show him his glory; God revealed his goodness while protecting Moses.

After Israel refused to enter the Promised Land, Moses pleaded for God's mercy.

Moses cried out "O God, please heal her!" when Miriam was struck with leprosy.

Moses' final song recounting God's faithfulness and Israel's unfaithfulness.

Moses' final prophetic blessing over each tribe of Israel before his death.

A psalm of trust and confidence in God's provision and protection.

David's prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba.

A prayer marveling at God's omniscience and intimate knowledge of each person.

A prayer of confidence and longing to dwell in God's presence.

A prayer of longing for God in a time of deep discouragement.

Written in the wilderness of Judah, expressing thirst for God's presence.

A prayer for mercy, strength, and a sign of God's favor.

A psalm of praise for God's forgiveness, healing, and steadfast love.

David's prayer of thanksgiving after the people gave generously for the temple.

A prayer of praise after David escaped from Abimelech.

Solomon asked God for wisdom to govern Israel; God granted it and added riches and honor.

Solomon's great prayer dedicating the temple, asking God to hear prayers from this place.

Solomon stood and blessed the entire assembly of Israel after the temple dedication.

Elijah prayed for God to reveal himself; fire fell from heaven and consumed the sacrifice.

Exhausted and afraid, Elijah asked God to take his life — but God sustained him instead.

Isaiah saw the Lord and responded, "Here am I! Send me."

Jeremiah poured out his anguish to God about the burden of prophetic ministry.

Daniel confessed Israel's sins and pleaded for God to restore Jerusalem.

Despite the decree forbidding prayer, Daniel continued praying three times a day.

From inside the great fish, Jonah cried out to God in thanksgiving and repentance.

A prayer of awe before God's power, ending with faith despite devastating circumstances.

Nehemiah mourned, fasted, and prayed for favor to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.

Ezra confessed Israel's sin of intermarriage with pagan nations.

Abraham negotiated with God to spare Sodom if even ten righteous people could be found.

Jacob wrestled with God and said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."

Hannah wept and vowed that if God gave her a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord.

After dedicating Samuel to God, Hannah praised the Lord with a prophetic song.

Blind and captive, Samson prayed one last time for strength to defeat the Philistines.

Jabez asked God to bless him, enlarge his territory, and keep him from harm.

Hezekiah spread the Assyrian threat before God and prayed for deliverance.

Jesus taught his disciples how to pray with this model prayer.

Jesus thanked the Father for revealing truth to children rather than the wise.

Jesus prayed publicly so the people would believe the Father had sent him.

Jesus' longest recorded prayer — for himself, his disciples, and all future believers.

Jesus told Peter, "I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail."

In anguish before the cross, Jesus prayed: "Not my will, but yours be done."

While being crucified, Jesus prayed: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Jesus cried out: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" quoting Psalm 22.

Jesus' last prayer: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."

Jesus spent the entire night in prayer before selecting his twelve apostles.

Paul prayed that the Ephesians would know the hope, riches, and power of God.

Paul prayed for the Ephesians to be strengthened and to know Christ's surpassing love.

Paul prayed that the Philippians' love would grow in knowledge and discernment.

Paul prayed for the Colossians to be filled with wisdom and bear fruit in every good work.

Paul prayed that their love would increase and their hearts be strengthened.

Paul prayed: "May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times."

Paul's great doxology marveling at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge.

Mary praised God after learning she would bear the Messiah.

Zechariah prophesied and praised God at the birth of John the Baptist.

The aged Simeon held the infant Jesus and prayed, "Now let your servant depart in peace."

After Peter and John were released, the believers prayed for boldness and the place shook.

Stephen prayed "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" and "do not hold this sin against them."

While praying on the rooftop, Peter received the vision that opened the gospel to Gentiles.