prayer

All intercession is prayer, and intercession (standing between God and humanity) is prayer's highest form. Abraham interceding for Sodom defines the intercessory dimension of prayer.

Prayer (tefillah, salat, proseuche) and spiritual renewal are inseparable across traditions — consistent prayer is the primary vehicle of spiritual renewal in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic practice alike.

Intercession (palal, pagah) is a specific form of prayer — the verb palal (to pray) derives from mediation between parties, making intercession the etymological heart of prayer.