The Bible teaches that there are different kinds of prayer. Here are several types of prayer mentioned or exemplified in the Bible:

1. Prayer of Adoration/Worship: This involves praising God for His nature and attributes. An example can be found in the Psalms, where David often praises God’s greatness (e.g., Psalm 95:6-7).
2. Prayer of Thanksgiving: This is giving thanks for what God has done. Paul often begins his epistles with thanks to God for the believers (e.g., Philippians 1:3-4).
3. Prayer of Confession: Acknowledging sins before God and asking for forgiveness. This is exemplified in Nehemiah’s prayer (Nehemiah 1:6-7) and in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 51).
4. Prayer of Supplication: Asking God for specific needs, whether for oneself or others. Jesus teaches about this in the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) and in many other instances where people ask for healing, guidance, or provision.
5. Intercessory Prayer: Praying on behalf of others. Paul encourages this in 1 Timothy 2:1-2, where he urges that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all people.
6. Prayer of Petition: Similar to supplication, but often with a focus on personal needs. Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane is a profound example (Matthew 26:39).
7. Prayer of Lament: Expressing sorrow, pain, or confusion to God, often seen in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 13).
8. Prayer of Dedication: Committing oneself or others to God’s service or care. An example is Hannah dedicating Samuel to God (1 Samuel 1:27-28).
9. Prayer of Blessing: Praying for God’s favor on someone or something, like when Aaron was instructed to bless the Israelites (Numbers 6:24-26).
10. Meditative Prayer: Reflecting on God’s Word or His actions, akin to what David does in many Psalms, considering God’s laws and deeds.

Each of these types of prayer can be seen as a facet of communication with God, serving different purposes in spiritual life and community. They reflect the multifaceted nature of human experience and the comprehensive relationship one can have with the divine, as described in biblical texts.