plead, pleading, plea

Facts

The terms "plead" and "pleading" refer to urgently asking someone to do something. The term "plea" refers to the urgent request.

Pleading often implies that the person feels in very great need or strongly desires God to do something to help someone.
The subjects of a king or ruler may plead their cause in order to obtain mercy.
Sometimes a a judge of someone will plead the case of someone to try to prove them innocent.
Other ways to translate this could include "beg" or "implore" or "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.