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The term "requested" in the biblical context often refers to the act of asking or petitioning, typically in prayer or supplication to God. This concept is deeply rooted in the relationship between humanity and the divine, where believers are encouraged to bring their needs, desires, and concerns before God with faith and humility.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the act of requesting is frequently seen in the prayers and petitions of the faithful. One notable example is found in the account of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. In
1 Samuel 1:27 , Hannah says, "I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I requested of Him." Here, Hannah's request for a child is met with divine favor, illustrating the power of earnest prayer and God's willingness to respond to the heartfelt petitions of His people.
Another significant instance is King Solomon's request for wisdom. In
1 Kings 3:9 , Solomon asks, "Give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil." God honors Solomon's request, granting him unparalleled wisdom, as well as riches and honor, because Solomon's request was selfless and aligned with God's purposes.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of requesting is further emphasized in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In
Matthew 7:7-8 , Jesus instructs, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." This passage underscores the importance of persistence in prayer and the assurance that God hears and responds to the requests of His children.
The Apostle Paul also addresses the idea of making requests to God in his epistles. In
Philippians 4:6 , he writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Paul encourages believers to bring all their concerns to God, emphasizing a spirit of gratitude and trust in God's provision.
Theological ImplicationsThe act of requesting in the Bible is not merely about presenting a list of desires to God but involves a deeper relational dynamic. It reflects a dependence on God, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. The faithful are called to align their requests with God's will, seeking not only personal gain but the advancement of His kingdom and purposes.
Moreover, the Bible teaches that the manner in which requests are made is significant. Requests should be made with faith, humility, and a heart aligned with God's will.
James 4:3 warns, "And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures." This highlights the importance of pure motives and a sincere heart in prayer.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of requesting is a profound aspect of the believer's relationship with God. It encompasses the act of prayer, the attitude of the heart, and the alignment of one's desires with God's will. Through the examples of biblical figures and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, believers are encouraged to approach God with confidence, knowing that He is a loving Father who delights in responding to the requests of His children.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Request.
Greek
3868. paraiteomai -- to beg from, to beg off... beg from, to beg off NASB Word Usage begged (1), excused (2), have nothing to do
with (1), make excuses (1), refuse (4), refused (1), reject (1),
requested (1
...3870. parakaleo -- to call to or for, to exhort, to encourage
... given (1), implore (4), implored (9), imploring (5), invited (2), making an appeal
(1), plead (1), pleaded (1), pleading (1), preach (1),requested (1), urge...
Strong's Hebrew
1156. bea -- to ask, seek... 1155, 1156. bea. 1157 . to ask, seek. Transliteration: bea Phonetic
Spelling: (beh-aw') Short Definition:
requested. Word Origin
...7592. shaal -- to ask, inquire
... inquired (18), inquires (1), making (2), medium* (1), pray (1), questioned (2),
questioned particularly (1), request (2), request* (1),requested (7), require...
1246. baqqashah -- request, entreaty
... request. Word Origin from baqash Definition request, entreaty NASB Word Usage
request (6),requested (1), what i request (1). request....
559. amar -- to utter, say
... 1), namely (2), news (1), ordered (6), plainly says (1), promised (6), proposing
(2), really thought (1), repeated* (1), replied* (1),requested (1), resolved...
Library
Your PrayersRequested.
... Chapter XIV."Your prayersrequested. Knowing as I do that ye are full
of God, I have but briefly exhorted you. Be mindful of me...
A Blessing HumblyRequested.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 22. " A Blessing humblyrequested.
22. 7s. Hammond. A Blessing humblyrequested. 1 Lord, we...
Prefatory Note.
... Resolved, That the Bishop berequested to set forth a special thanksgiving to be
used throughout the Diocese on the one- hundredth anniversary of the election...
Further Activity and Death of Muhlenberg.
... 1865] were held in this church.) September 8, 1774, he arrived in Charleston,
accompanied by his wife and daughter, where the congregation hadrequested him to...
Efforts at Unity and Peace.
... several of their sessions, made sundry propositions to them for a reciprocal trial,
and have proposed some questions to them which they wererequested to answer...
Pious Little Peter.
... on his answering in the affirmative, the Rev. Mr. W. wasrequested to visit him;
and was the instrument, in the hands of God, of composing his mind....
Confession Enforced.
... from Green County, Tenn., has departed from the Augsburg Confession, both as to
doctrine and discipline, it was resolved that Mr. Rankin berequested to attend...
Jacob Predicted that Christ Would Ride on an Ass, and Zechariah...
... And truly our Lord Jesus Christ, when He intended to go into Jerusalem,requested
His disciples to bring Him a certain ass, along with its foal, which was...
Doctrines of Various Other Gnostic Sects, and Especially of the...
... But when Prognosis had, [as wasrequested,] come forth, these two asked for Aphtharsia
(incorruption), which also came forth, and after that Zoe Aionios...
Council of Tyre; Illegal Deposition of St. Athanasius.
... having been urged to justify himself, presented himself repeatedly before the tribunal;
successfully repelled some of the allegations, andrequested delay for...
Thesaurus
Requested (29 Occurrences)...Requested (29 Occurrences). Mark 4:10 When He was alone, the Twelve and the others
who were about Him
requested Him to explain His figurative language. (WEY).
...Jabez (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Affiction. (1.) A descendant of Judah, of whom it is recorded
that "God granted him that which herequested" (1 Chronicles 4:9, 10)....
Request (248 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) That which is asked for orrequested. 3. (n.) A state of being desired or
held in such estimation as to be sought after or asked for; demand....
Requesting (49 Occurrences)
Zalmunna (9 Occurrences)
... slain by Midianite hordes at Ophrah (Judges 8:18 f), and, stirred by this, Gideon
went in hot pursuit with 300 men (Judges 8:4). Herequested provisions for...
Zebah (9 Occurrences)
... slain by Midianite hordes at Ophrah (Judges 8:18 f), and, stirred by this, Gideon
went in hot pursuit with 300 men (Judges 8:4). Herequested provisions for...
Necks (28 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:26 The weight of the golden earrings that herequested was one thousand
and seven hundred shekels of gold, besides the crescents, and the pendants...
Onesiphorus (2 Occurrences)
... in Ephesus; and the second passage, where his name is found, merely sends a message
of greeting from Paul, which Timothy in Ephesus isrequested to deliver to...
Jonah's (1 Occurrence)
... 4:8 It happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a sultry east wind; and the
sun beat on Jonah's head, so that he fainted, andrequested for himself that...
Juniper (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and
sat down under a juniper tree: and herequested for himself that he might die...
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