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The role of an intercessor is deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, where it is seen as a vital aspect of spiritual life and community.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, intercession is often associated with prophets, priests, and leaders who stood in the gap between God and His people. One of the earliest examples is Abraham, who interceded for Sodom and Gomorrah, pleading with God to spare the cities if righteous individuals could be found within them (<a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Genesis 18:22-33</a>). Moses is another prominent intercessor, frequently praying on behalf of the Israelites. In <a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Exodus 32:11-14</a>, Moses implores God to relent from His anger after the Israelites worship the golden calf, and God responds to Moses' plea.<br><br>The role of the priesthood, particularly the high priest, also included intercession. The high priest would enter the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement to make atonement for the sins of the people (Leviticus 16). This act symbolized the intercessory role of the priest as a mediator between God and Israel.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate intercessor. His sacrificial death and resurrection provide the means for humanity's reconciliation with God. <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> states, "Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them." Jesus' intercession is ongoing, as He sits at the right hand of the Father, advocating for believers.<br><br>The Holy Spirit also plays a crucial role in intercession. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a> explains, "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."<br><br><b>The Role of Believers</b><br><br>Believers are called to participate in intercessory prayer, following the example of Christ and the early church. The Apostle Paul frequently requested prayers from the churches for his ministry and personal needs (<a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18-20</a>, <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3-4</a>). <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> encourages believers to "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail."<br><br>Intercessory prayer is seen as an act of love and service, reflecting the heart of God for His people. It is a means by which believers can support one another, seek divine intervention, and align themselves with God's purposes.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The concept of the intercessor is integral to understanding the relationship between God and humanity. Through the examples of biblical figures, the work of Christ, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, intercession remains a powerful and essential practice within the Christian faith.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) One who goes between, or intercedes; a mediator. (a) One who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them. (b) One who pleads in behalf of another.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A bishop, who, during a vacancy of the see, administers the bishopric till a successor is installed.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3875.htm"><span class="l">3875. parakletos -- called to one's aid</span></a> <br><b>...</b> parakletos Phonetic Spelling: (par-ak'-lay-tos) Short Definition: an advocate,<br> comforter, helper, Paraclete Definition: (a) an advocate, <b>intercessor</b>, (b) a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3875.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3316.htm"><span class="l">3316. mesites -- an arbitrator, a mediator</span></a> <br><b>...</b> mediator. From mesos; a go-between, ie (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication)<br> a reconciler (<b>intercessor</b>) -- mediator. see GREEK mesos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3316.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1783.htm"><span class="l">1783. enteuxis -- a petition, ie spec. supplication</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Intercession is not "the tool in and of itself" to act according to the , of<br> the <b>intercessor</b>! It always builds on faith (learning God's ).]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1783.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6293.htm"><span class="l">6293. paga -- to meet, encounter, reach</span></a><br><b>...</b> come between, cause to entreat, fall upon, make intercession, <b>intercessor</b>,<br> entreat. A primitive root; to impinge, by accident or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6293.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/the_intercessor.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Intercessor</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE <b>INTERCESSOR</b>. 'These words spake Jesus, and <b>...</b> very imperfect followers. In verse<br> 9 Jesus assumes the great office of <b>Intercessor</b>. 'I pray <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the intercessor.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/moses_the_intercessor.htm"><span class="l">Moses the <b>Intercessor</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE BOOK OF NUMBERS MOSES THE <b>INTERCESSOR</b>. 'Pardon, I beseech Thee, the<br> iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of Thy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/moses the intercessor.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bounds/prayer_and_praying_men/iv_moses_the_mighty_intercessor.htm"><span class="l">Moses, the Mighty <b>Intercessor</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> IV. MOSES, THE MIGHTY <b>INTERCESSOR</b>. Intercessory Prayer is a powerful means<br> of grace to the praying man. Martyn observes that at times <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bounds/prayer and praying men/iv moses the mighty intercessor.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_lxxiv_greek_lxxvii_that.htm"><span class="l">That no Bishop who is an <b>Intercessor</b> is to Hold the See Where He <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon LXXIV. (Greek lxxvii.) That no bishop who<br> is an <b>intercessor</b> is to hold the see where he is <b>intercessor</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxxiv greek lxxvii that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/the_epistles_of_saint_gregory_the_great/epistle_xxv_to_john_bishop.htm"><span class="l">Epistle xxv. To John, Bishop of Constantinople, and the Other <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For to what end is a bishop chosen of the Lord but to be an <b>intercessor</b><br> for the offences of the people? With what confidence, then <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxv to john bishop.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/a_great_fall_and_a.htm"><span class="l">A Great Fall and a Great Recovery</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But passing from that, the words before us seem to me to suggest a threefold thought<br> of the <b>Intercessor</b> for tempted souls; of the consequent re-illumination of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/a great fall and a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/murray/the_true_vine_meditations_for_a_month_on_john_151-16/if_ye_abide.htm"><span class="l">If Ye Abide</span></a> <br><b>...</b> this promise. Set yourself to be an <b>intercessor</b> for men; a fruit-bearing<br> <b>intercessor</b>, ever calling down more blessing. Such faith <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../murray/the true vine meditations for a month on john 151-16/if ye abide.htm</font><p><a href="/library/allen/autobiography_of_frank_g_allen_minister_of_the_gospel/x_christ_our_mediator_continued.htm"><span class="l">Christ Our Mediator. --Continued.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> world's comprehension. When one stands as our <b>intercessor</b> we are favored<br> in proportion to his standing with the other party. When <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../x christ our mediator continued.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnot/the_parables_of_our_lord/xx_the_barren_fig-tree.htm"><span class="l">The Barren Fig-Tree.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Abraham's seed, natural and mystical, are the fig-tree; and the Mediator between<br> God and man is the Dresser of the vineyard, the <b>intercessor</b> for the barren tree <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnot/the parables of our lord/xx the barren fig-tree.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_de_principiis/chapter_vii_on_the_holy_spirit.htm"><span class="l">On the Holy Spirit.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now Paraclete, when spoken of the Saviour, seems to mean <b>intercessor</b>. For in Greek,<br> Paraclete has both significations"that of <b>intercessor</b> and comforter. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter vii on the holy spirit.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/intercessor.htm"><span class="l"><b>Intercessor</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the bishopric till a successor is installed. Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Intercessor</b> (2 Occurrences). Job 33:23 If there be with him <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intercessor.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/paraclete.htm"><span class="l">Paraclete</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) An advocate; one called to aid or support; hence,<br> the Consoler, Comforter, or <b>Intercessor</b>; -- a term applied to the Holy Spirit. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/paraclete.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/advocate.htm"><span class="l">Advocate (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> advocate of free trade, an advocate of truth. 3. (n.) Christ, considered<br> as an <b>intercessor</b>. 4. (n.) To plead in favor of; to defend <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/advocate.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intercession.htm"><span class="l">Intercession (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Religion, Seen in Moses' Intercessions 4. Intercessory Prayer in Israel's Later<br> History 5. The Rise of Official Intercession 6. Samuel as an <b>Intercessor</b> in His <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intercession.htm - 52k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mediator.htm"><span class="l">Mediator (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (n.) One who mediates; especially, one who interposes between parties at variance<br> for the purpose of reconciling them; hence, an <b>intercessor</b>. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mediator.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/upheld.htm"><span class="l">Upheld (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 59:16 He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no <b>intercessor</b>:<br> therefore his own arm brought salvation to him; and his righteousness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/upheld.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intercessors.htm"><span class="l">Intercessors (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intercessors.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intercessions.htm"><span class="l">Intercessions (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intercessions.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intercede.htm"><span class="l">Intercede (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 59:16 And He saw that there was no man, and was astonished that there was<br> no <b>intercessor</b>; therefore His own arm brought salvation unto Him; and His <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intercede.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intervene.htm"><span class="l">Intervene (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 59:16 And He saw that there was no man, and was astonished that there was<br> no <b>intercessor</b>; therefore His own arm brought salvation unto Him; and His <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intervene.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/learn-from-Mosaic-Law.html">What should Christians learn from the Mosaic Law? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/praying-to-angels.html">Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Hail-Mary.html">What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/intercessor.htm">Intercessor: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Intercessor (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23</a></span><br />If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him; <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/59-16.htm">Isaiah 59:16</a></span><br />He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no <span class="boldtext">intercessor</span>: therefore his own arm brought salvation to him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/intercessor.htm">Intercessor</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intercourse.htm">Intercourse (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intercessor.htm">Intercessor (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pours.htm">Pours (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/paraclete.htm">Paraclete</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/i/intercessions.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Intercessions"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Intercessions" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/intercessor_for_the_people.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Intercessor for the People"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Intercessor for the People" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>