Pleading
/PLEED-ing/
Summary
Pleading in Scripture refers to earnest supplication before God or arguing a case in legal proceedings.
☩Pleading with God
The saints pleaded with God for mercy, deliverance, and vindication. Moses pleaded for Israel after the golden calf. Abraham pleaded for Sodom. Job desired to plead his case before God. The prophets called on God to plead their cause against the wicked.
Key verses:Exodus 32:11-14Genesis 18:23-32Job 13:3Psalm 35:1Psalm 43:1
Related Verses45 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pleading," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).