5 occurrences

'Besought' in the Bible

And it came to pass, in his being in one of the cities, that lo, a man full of leprosy, and having seen Jesus, having fallen on his face, he besought him, saying, 'Sir, if thou mayest will, thou art able to cleanse me;'

Verse ConceptsBeggarsProstrationBowing Before MessiahChrist Willing

and I besought thy disciples that they might cast it out, and they were not able.'

Verse ConceptsPeople Casting Out DemonsThe Disciples ActionsUnable To ExpelCasting Out Demons

he commanded them also to be baptized in the name of the Lord; then they besought him to remain certain days.

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofCommands, in NTHospitality, Examples OfChristian Baptism

and having come, they besought them, and having brought them forth, they were asking them to go forth from the city;

Verse ConceptsLeaving

Bible Theasaurus

Adjure (16 instances)
Beseech (85 instances)
Besought (54 instances)
Conjure (8 instances)
Entreat (61 instances)
Press (49 instances)