Dictionary term
Intercession
Direct answer
Intercession is prayer offered on behalf of another person, community, need, or situation.
Intercession is standing in prayer for others before God.
Intercession is standing in prayer for others before God.
A lineage map for books and systems; it avoids presenting symbolic traditions as literal fact.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Intercession when explaining prayer ministry, spiritual gifts, pastoral care, communal worship, and discernment for others.
- Do not use it for
- Do not confuse intercession with trying to override someone freedom.
- Reference category
- Esoteric Christianity
- Related terms
- Christian Mysticism, Holy Spirit, Logos, Theosis
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The story behind Intercession
Christian traditions practice intercession through liturgy, saints, prayer groups, pastoral ministry, and private devotion.
Intercession in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Intercession asks how compassion can become faithful attention before God.
Intercession in the Bible
Biblical intercession appears through figures such as Abraham, Moses, prophets, Paul, and above all Christ as intercessor.
Why Intercession matters
Intercession matters because love becomes prayer when another person need is carried before God.
Intercession at work: an example
A page can say intercession should respect boundaries and should not become control, surveillance, or pressure.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Esoteric Christianity
- Also appears in
- Esoteric Christianity
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Intercession?
Intercession is prayer offered on behalf of another person, community, need, or situation.
How should Intercession be understood in Christian mysticism?
Use Intercession when explaining prayer ministry, spiritual gifts, pastoral care, communal worship, and discernment for others.
What should I avoid when interpreting Intercession?
Do not confuse intercession with trying to override someone freedom.










