# plead, pleading, plea #

## 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 08:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/08/03)
* [Judges 06:31-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/06/31)
* [Luke 04:38-39](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/04/38)
* [Proverbs 18:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/18/17)