Although it is a noun, supplication comes from the Latin verb supplicare, which means "to plead humbly." While a supplication is often thought of as a religious prayer (it is used 60 times in the Bible), it can logically be applied to any situation in which you must entreat someone in power for help or a favor.

What does it mean to make supplication?

: to make a humble entreaty especially : to pray to God. transitive verb. 1 : to ask humbly and earnestly of. 2 : to ask for earnestly and humbly.

What is the difference between pray and supplication?

Supplication is a form of prayer in which someone makes a humble petition or an entreaty God. Prayer, however, can be defined as sincere thanksgiving or requests made to God. ... In prayer, a person can praise the power and qualities of God. Such praise need not occur in supplication.