The term "intreated" is an archaic form of the word "entreated," which means to ask earnestly or beseech. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of earnestly pleading or making a request, typically in prayer or supplication to God. This term appears in various passages throughout the Scriptures, illustrating the nature of human interaction with the divine and with one another.

Biblical Usage

1. Prayer and Supplication: The concept of intreating is frequently associated with prayer, where individuals earnestly seek God's favor, guidance, or intervention. In the Old Testament, the patriarchs and prophets often intreated the Lord in times of need or distress. For example, in Genesis 25:21 , "Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived." Here, the act of intreating is depicted as a sincere and fervent prayer that results in divine response.

2. Intercession: Intreating can also involve interceding on behalf of others. Moses is a prime example of this, as he frequently intreated the Lord for the Israelites. In Exodus 32:11 , after the Israelites sinned by making the golden calf, "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?'" Moses' intreaty is a powerful example of intercessory prayer, where he pleads for mercy on behalf of the people.

3. Human Relationships: The term is also used in the context of human relationships, where one person earnestly requests something from another. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul uses a form of this word when appealing to fellow believers. In Philemon 1:9-10 , Paul writes, "I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—that I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains." Here, Paul is intreating Philemon to accept Onesimus, not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ.

4. Divine Response: The Bible often records that God is moved by the intreaties of His people. In 2 Chronicles 33:13 , we read about King Manasseh, who, after being taken captive, "prayed to Him, and God was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God." This passage highlights the responsiveness of God to sincere and humble intreaty, even from those who have previously turned away from Him.

Theological Implications

The act of intreating underscores the relational aspect of faith, where believers are encouraged to approach God with their requests, trusting in His willingness to listen and respond. It reflects a posture of humility and dependence on God, recognizing His sovereignty and grace. The biblical examples of intreaty demonstrate that God values earnest prayer and is compassionate towards those who seek Him with a sincere heart.

In summary, "intreated" in the biblical sense involves earnest pleading or supplication, whether directed towards God or fellow humans. It is a significant aspect of the biblical narrative, illustrating the power of prayer, the importance of intercession, and the relational dynamics between God and His people.2138. eupeithes -- constantly attendant
... compliant, obedient From eu and peitho; good for persuasion, ie (intransitively)
complaint -- easy to be intreated. see GREEK eu. see GREEK peitho. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2138.htm - 6k2589. channoth -- be gracious, entreat
... be gracious, entreat From chanan (in the sense of prayer); supplication -- be gracious,
intreated. see HEBREW chanan. 2588, 2589. channoth. 2590 . ...
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The Life of Mr. John Davidson.
... Mr Davidson intreated them not to be rash in concluding so weighty a matter; he
said, "Brethren, ye see not how readily the bishops begin to creep up." Being ...
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2 Cor. vii. 13
... receive, not give only. This therefore they intreated us,' he says, that
we would take upon us such a ministry [808] .'. Ver.5. "And ...
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The Evidence of Scripture on Changes of Determination.
... foes of David if I leave of all that belong unto Nabal until the morning a single
male." And presently when Abigail his wife interceded and intreated for him ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxv the evidence of.htm

St. Malachy Becomes Bishop of Connor; He Builds the Monastery of ...
... 338] Yet with them that hated peace he was a peacemaker,[339] instant, nevertheless,
in season, out of season.[340] Being defamed he intreated;[341] when he ...
/.../chapter iii st malachy becomes.htm

The Prodigal Son.
... him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came
his father out and intreated him. And he answering said ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/arnot/the parables of our lord/xxiv the prodigal son.htm

Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion ...
... Courteous Reader,. Be intreated to believe me, I had not set pen to paper about
this controversy, had we been let alone at quiet in our Christian communion. ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/differences in judgment about water.htm

The Life of Mr. Robert Boyd.
... town, rebuking them for admitting him, and commanding him to be removed: The
magistrates were not obedient to the command, and by a courtier intreated he might ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr robert 2.htm

Manasseh's Sin and Repentance
... And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication,
and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. ...
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The Same Request is Privately Repeated to Me, and My Answer to It.
... not to view it as a hardship to communicate my views and intentions to their colleagues,
the brethren assembled in Synod:" while others intreated me "to ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/6 the same request is.htm

Our Opinion is Supported by Several Writers of the Middle Ages
... not thus understand what he has said, "What I would, that do I not; but what I hate,
that do I." (On Romans 7..) Therefore, because he thrice intreated the Lord ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/our opinion is supported by.htm

Intreated (17 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Intreated (17 Occurrences). Luke 15:28 And he was angry,
and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. (KJV). ...
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Intreat (13 Occurrences)
... me again. And the man of God intreated Jehovah, and the king's hand was
restored to him again, and became as before. (DBY). Psalms ...
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Zelah (2 Occurrences)
... of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And
after that God was intreated for the land. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Unfaithfulness (27 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 33:19 And his prayer, and how God was intreated of him, and all his
sin and his unfaithfulness, and the places in which he built high places, and ...
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Intreaties (1 Occurrence)

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Easy (14 Occurrences)
... James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality ...
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Peaceable (9 Occurrences)
... James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality ...
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Children's (28 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV). Job 19:17 My breath is strange to my wife, though
I intreated for the children's sake of mine own body. (KJV WBS). ...
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Asherahs (23 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 33:19 And his prayer, and how God was intreated of him, and all his
sin and his unfaithfulness, and the places in which he built high places, and ...
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Seers (8 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 33:19 His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his
sins, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set ...
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