Can Christians Pray To Saints? Refuting Intercession of The Saints

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In this video, we look into the myth that people can pray to other people; this is often exemplified by Pharaoh’s ‘prayers’ to Moses. We will go into the original text and cross-reference words used for human-to-human requests versus prayer to God. What are the linguistic details that uncover their real meanings and why do they mean something different? Join us as we shed light on this important distinction in sacred texts and deepen our comprehension of prayer.

Pharaoh Praying (Asking)
Exodus 10:16-17 – Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. Now therefore forgive, I pray thee (nâ'), my sin only this once, and intreat (‛âthar) the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.

PRAY
nâ' (naw)
A primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered I pray, now or then; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjugation: - I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.

BESEECH
1: to beg for urgently or anxiously
2: to request earnestly : IMPLORE

“Beseech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beseech.

PRAY / INTREAT
‛âthar (aw-thar')
A primitive root (rather denominative from H6281); to burn incense in worship, that is, intercede (reciprocally listen to prayer): - intreat, (make) pray (-er).

Job 33:26 – He shall pray (‛âthar) unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

Exodus 8:8 – Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat (‛âthar) the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.

Exodus 8:28 – And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat (‛âthar) for me.

Psalms 55:16-17 – As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray (śı̂yach), and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

PRAY
śı̂yach (see'-akh)
A primitive root; to ponder, that is, (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence aloud) or (transitively) utter: - commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with).

Psalms 5:2 – Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray (pâlal).

PRAY
pâlal (paw-lal')
A primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension to intercede, pray: - intreat, judge (-ment), (make) pray (-er, -ing), make supplication.

Pharaoh did not pray to Moses. Pharaoh did request Moses to intercede with God on his behalf, but this is different from praying to Moses.

BEREAN STUDY BIBLE
Exodus 10:17 – Now please forgive my sin once more and appeal to the LORD your God, that He may remove this death from me.

EASY-TO-READ VERSION
Exodus 10:17 – Now, forgive me for my sins this time. Ask the LORD to remove this 'death' from me.

ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION
Exodus 10:17 – Now therefore, forgive my sin, please, only this once, and plead with the LORD your God only to remove this death from me.

NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE
Exodus 10:17 – Now therefore, please forgive my sin only this once, and make supplication to the LORD your God, that He would only remove this death from me.

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