Definition: The term "intercedes" refers to the act of intervening or mediating on behalf of another, particularly in prayer or supplication to God. In the biblical context, intercession is a significant aspect of the relationship between God, His people, and His appointed mediators.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Old Testament Intercession:
· Moses as Intercessor: One of the earliest examples of intercession is found in the life of Moses. When the Israelites sinned by worshiping the golden calf, Moses interceded on their behalf. In Exodus 32:11, Moses implores the LORD, "But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, 'O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?'"
· Abraham's Intercession for Sodom: In Genesis 18:22-33, Abraham intercedes for the city of Sodom, pleading with God to spare the city if righteous people can be found within it. This passage highlights the role of intercession in seeking God's mercy.

2. Intercession in the Psalms:
· The Psalms frequently reflect the theme of intercession, where the psalmists often plead for God's intervention and deliverance. Psalm 106:23 recounts Moses' intercession: "So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to turn His wrath from destroying them."

3. New Testament Intercession:
· Jesus Christ as the Ultimate Intercessor: In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate intercessor. Romans 8:34 states, "Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." This highlights the ongoing intercessory role of Christ on behalf of believers.
· The Holy Spirit's Intercession: Romans 8:26-27 describes the Holy Spirit's role in intercession: "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God."

4. The Role of Believers in Intercession:
· Believers are called to intercede for others, following the example of Christ and the saints. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 urges, "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity."

Theological Significance:

Intercession is a profound expression of love and concern for others, reflecting the heart of God who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). It is an essential aspect of the Christian life, demonstrating reliance on God's power and mercy. Through intercession, believers participate in God's redemptive work, standing in the gap for others and seeking His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.5241. huperentugchano -- to intercede, to make petition for
... Word Origin from huper and entugchano Definition to intercede, to make petition
for NASB Word Usage intercedes (1). to plead, intercede. ...
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1793. entugchano -- to chance upon, by impl. confer with, by ext. ...
... confer with, by ext. entreat NASB Word Usage appealed (1), intercedes (2), make
intercession (1), pleads (1). plead with, make intercession. ...
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The Prayer of the Regenerated.
... Christ intercedes for us in heaven, and the Holy Spirit on earth. Christ
our Holy Head, being absent from us, intercedes outside ...
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Moreover, the Sophists are Guilty of the Merest Trifling when they ...
... in their prayers. But he for whom none intercedes, while he himself intercedes
for all, is the only true Mediator. Though the Apostle ...
/.../of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 20 moreover the sophists.htm

Introduction
... "The Spirit himself more than intercedes with God in sighs unspeakable and He that
searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because His ...
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The Content of Prayer: Its Four Moods
... employs prayer in our case, but intercession in that of the Spirit as excelling
us and having confidence in approaching Him with whom He intercedes; for as to ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xii. 33, "Either Make the Tree ...
... And the husbandman intercedes, saying, "Lord, let it alone this year also, till
I shall dig about it and dung it; and if it bear fruit, well; and if not, then ...
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And on a Second Occasion I Saw Him Praying Within Me...
... But the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for utterance.'
And again: 'The Lord our advocate intercedes for us.'. ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xiii. 6, Where we are Told of the ...
... The gardener intercedes for it, punishment is deferred, that help may be
administered. Now the gardener who intercedes, is every ...
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Whether we Ought to Call Upon the Saints to Pray for Us?
... Objection 4: Further, whenever one person intercedes for another at the latter's
request, he presents his petition to the one with whom he intercedes for him. ...
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Christ's Priestly Office
... Christ intercedes for the weakest believers, and for all the sins of believers.
John 17:70. ... As Christ laid down his life freely, so he intercedes freely. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/4 christs priestly office.htm

Funeral Oration on Meletius .
... No longer through a glass darkly does he intercede with God, but face to face he
intercedes with Him: and he intercedes for us [2098] , and for the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/funeral oration on meletius.htm

Intercedes (3 Occurrences)
...Intercedes (3 Occurrences). ... Romans 8:27 But he who searches the hearts knows what
is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God. ...
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Intercede (12 Occurrences)
... Intercede (12 Occurrences). Romans 8:27 But he who searches the hearts knows what
is the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for saints according to God. ...
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Intercession (12 Occurrences)
... 13). From the same throne, as King, he dispenses his Spirit to all the objects
of his care, while as Priest he intercedes for them. ...
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Angel (209 Occurrences)
... or face) of Yahweh." The following passages contain references to this angel: Genesis
16:7 -the angel and Hagar; Genesis 18 -Abraham intercedes with the angel ...
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Intercessor (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who goes between, or intercedes; a
mediator. (a) One who interposes between parties at variance ...
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Intercedeth (1 Occurrence)

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Interceded (4 Occurrences)

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Advocate (7 Occurrences)
... In the passage before us the first and second meanings are included. Christ
in heaven intercedes for Christians who sin upon earth. ...
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Holy (1097 Occurrences)
... 11). He reproves, helps, glorifies, intercedes (John 16:7-13; Romans 8:26).
(2) He executes the offices peculiar only to a person. ...
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Philemon (2 Occurrences)
... Beginning with his usual thanksgiving, here awakened by the report of Philemon's
hospitality, he intercedes for his `son begotten in his bonds' (Philemon 1:10 ...
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