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intercession
intercession Prayer on behalf of another person or group of people; it has a long history in the Bible, from Abraham pleading for Sodom (Gen. 18: 22–33), Moses on behalf of the enslaved Israelites (Exod. 5: 22–3), the prophets (Amos 7: 1–6), and also for the people. In the NT Jesus interceded for Peter (Luke 22: 32) and Paul for the Ephesians (Eph. 1: 17).
The epistle of James urges intercession for the sick (Jas. 5: 13–17). Such intercession has continued down the ages. Its rationale has been questioned (is it an intention to try to change the will of God?) but justified as ‘making possible for God to do something which he could not have done without our asking’. |
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "intercession." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "intercession." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-intercession.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "intercession." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-intercession.html |
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in·ter·ces·sion / ˌintərˈseshən/ • n. the action of intervening on behalf of another: through the intercession of friends, I was able to obtain her a sinecure. ∎ the action of saying a prayer on behalf of another person: prayers of intercession. DERIVATIVES: in·ter·ces·sor / ˈintərˌsesər/ n. in·ter·ces·so·ry / -ˈsesərē/ adj. |
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"intercession." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intercession." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intercession.html "intercession." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intercession.html |
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intercession. Petitionary prayer on behalf of others. In an extended sense, according to Catholic theology intercession can also be made by offering on behalf of others meritorious acts performed or indulgences obtained for the sake of some specified intention.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-intercession.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-intercession.html |
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Intercession
Intercession. Prayer or petition on behalf of others.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Intercession.html JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Intercession.html |
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JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Intercession1.html JOHN BOWKER. "Intercession." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Intercession1.html |
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