or laments or questions directed toward God. For the purpose of this investigation I wish to suggest a more restricted understanding of “intercession.” Intercession is essentially prayer on behalf of someone else. That is to say an intercessor is one who “intercedes for” or “prays for” another person(s). The key element is the idea of praying “for.” By this definition one does not assume the role of intercessor simply by addressing God, whether in lament, confession, imprecation, or any other form