DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/plead.md

plea, plead, please, beg, implore

Facts:

The terms “plead” and “pleading” refer to urgently asking someone to do something. A “plea” is an urgent request.

• Pleading often implies that the person feels in very great need or strongly desires help.
• People can plead or make an urgent appeal to God for mercy or to ask him to grant something, either for themselves or someone else.
• Other ways to translate this could include “beg” or “implore” or “urgently ask.”
• The term “plea” could also be translated as “urgent request” or “strong urging.”
• Make sure it is clear in the context that this term does not refer to begging for money.

Bible References:

• 2 Corinthians 8:3-5
• Judges 6:31
• Luke 4:39
• Proverbs 18:17

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H1777, H2603, H3198, H4941, H4994, H6279, H6293, H6664, H6419, H7378, H7379, H7775, H8199, H8467, H8469, G11890, G17930, G20650, G38700