Intercessory: meaning, definitions and examples
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intercessory
[ ˌɪntərˈsɛsəri ]
religious practice
Intercessory refers to an act of intervening on behalf of another person, often through prayer. It is commonly used in a religious context where individuals pray for others, seeking divine assistance or favor. The term emphasizes the role of a mediator who intercedes or pleads for the needs of others before a higher power. Intercessory practices can occur in both formal prayer settings and personal spiritual experiences.
Synonyms
intervening, mediatorial, pleading
Examples of usage
- The intercessory prayers brought comfort to the grieving family.
- She felt called to engage in intercessory ministry at her church.
- Many believers participate in intercessory prayer meetings regularly.
Translations
Translations of the word "intercessory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intercessório
🇮🇳 मध्यस्थता
🇩🇪 Fürbitte
🇮🇩 perantaraan
🇺🇦 посредницький
🇵🇱 wstawienniczy
🇯🇵 仲介の
🇫🇷 intercesseur
🇪🇸 intercesor
🇹🇷 aracılık eden
🇰🇷 중재자
🇸🇦 شفيع
🇨🇿 zastupující
🇸🇰 prímluvný
🇨🇳 代祷的
🇸🇮 posredniški
🇮🇸 milli
🇰🇿 араша
🇬🇪 მოწინააღმდეგე
🇦🇿 aracılıq edən
🇲🇽 intercesor
Etymology
The word 'intercessory' originates from the Late Latin term 'intercessorius', which means 'pertaining to intercession'. This Latin term itself comes from 'intercedere', meaning 'to come between, to intervene'. The prefix 'inter-' signifies 'between', while 'cedere' translates to 'to go'. This etymological background highlights the nature of intercession as an act of coming between two parties, often to facilitate communication or support. Over time, the term has found a significant place in theological discourse, particularly in Christianity, where it refers to the act of praying to God on behalf of others, reflecting the belief in the power of collective prayer and divine intervention.