6 occurrences

'Beseech' in the Bible

So the rich man said, ‘Then, father [Abraham], I beg you to send Lazarus to my father’s house—

Verse ConceptsBeggarslazarus

But Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me both of you, so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me.”

Verse ConceptsPray For UsPraying For SinnersUnfulfilled Word

Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!

Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness

For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofGrowthSpiritual GrowthGrowth In Grace

Bible Theasaurus

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

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
δέομαι 
Deomai 
Usage: 18

ἐρωτάω 
Erotao 
Usage: 42

παρακαλέω 
Parakaleo 
Usage: 102