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# plead, pleading, plea
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## Facts
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The terms "plead" and "pleading" refer to urgently asking someone to do something. The term "plea" refers to the urgent request.
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* Pleading often implies that the person feels in very great need or strongly desires God to do something to help someone.
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* The subjects of a king or ruler may plead their cause in order to obtain mercy.
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* Sometimes a a judge of someone will plead the case of someone to try to prove them innocent.
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* Other ways to translate this could include "beg" or "implore" or "ask."
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* The term "plea" could also be translated as "urgent request" or "strong urging."
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* Make sure it is clear in the context that this term does not refer to begging for money.
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