All 5 Uses of
beseech
in
Psalms
- 80:14 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine; 80:15 And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.†
Chpt 71-80 *
- 116:4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.†
Chpt 111-120
- 118:25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.†
Chpt 111-120
- 118:25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.†
Chpt 111-120
- 119:108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.†
Chpt 111-120
Definition:
to ask strongly or beg for something
Beseech is common in classic literature. Though its usage has doubled in recent decades, it remains a rare word in modern writing.
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.