Strong’s G3874

παράκλησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

paraklésis

Pronunciation

pah-rah'-klay-sis

Definition

Comfort, encouragement, exhortation, consolation

Meaning

a calling for, summons, hence: (a) exhortation, (b) entreaty, (c) encouragement, joy, gladness, (d) consolation, comfort.

Usage

Paraklésis primarily refers to the act of calling someone to one's side for the purpose of offering comfort, encouragement, or exhortation. It encompasses a range of meanings from consolation in times of distress to encouragement and exhortation in the context of moral and spiritual guidance. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the work of the Holy Spirit, who is described as the "Comforter" or "Helper" (John 14:16).

Bible references

Luke 2:25;Luke 6:24;Acts 4:36;Acts 9:31;Acts 13:15;Acts 15:31;Romans 12:8;Romans 15:4;Romans 15:5;1 Corinthians 14:3;2 Corinthians 1:3;2 Corinthians 1:4;2 Corinthians 1:5;2 Corinthians 1:6;2 Corinthians 1:6;2 Corinthians 1:7;2 Corinthians 7:4;2 Corinthians 7:7;2 Corinthians 7:13;2 Corinthians 8:4;2 Corinthians 8:17;Philippians 2:1;1 Thessalonians 2:3;2 Thessalonians 2:16;1 Timothy 4:13