CategoryTheological Term / Prayer Term
Modern Equivalenthumble and earnest prayer; an urgent petition made in need.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionA humble, earnest, and urgent petition made to God (or to a person in authority). It conveys the dependency of the one praying, approaching as a suppliant in genuine need. Paul links it closely with prayer, intercession, and thanksgiving in his instructions for corporate worship.
Key Verses"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Philippians 4:6); "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men." (1 Timothy 2:1)