Berean Strong's Lexicon paraklésis: Comfort, encouragement, exhortation, consolation Original Word: παράκλησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παρακαλέω (parakaleó), meaning "to call to one's side," "to comfort," "to exhort," or "to encourage." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5162 - נָחַם (nacham): To comfort, console - H8575 - תַּנְחוּם (tanchum): 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). Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of paraklésis was significant in both public and private life. Orators and philosophers would use paraklésis to persuade and encourage their audiences. In the Jewish tradition, comfort and encouragement were vital aspects of community life, especially during times of persecution or hardship. The early Christian community adopted this concept, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit and fellow believers in providing paraklésis. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3874 paráklēsis – properly, a call (urging), done by someone "close beside," i.e. a personal exhortation that delivers the "evidence that stands up in God's court." [3874 (paráklēsis) is cognate with 3875 /paráklētos ("legal advocate") and thus has legal overtones.] 3874 (paráklēsis) is an "intimate call" that someone personally gives to deliver God's verdict, i.e. "the close-call" that reveals how the Lord weighs in the relevant facts (evidence). 3874 /paráklēsis ("holy urging") is used of the Lord directly motivating and inspiring believers to carry out His plan, delivering His particular message to someone else. The core-meaning of 3874 /paráklēsis ("personal urging") is shaped by the individual context, so it can refer to: exhortation, warning, encouragement (comfort), etc. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parakaleó Definition a calling to one's aid, i.e. encouragement, comfort NASB Translation appeal (1), comfort (13), consolation (1), encouragement (6), exhortation (7), urging (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3874: παράκλησιςπαράκλησις, παρακλήσεως, ἡ (παρακαλέω, which see); 1. properly, a calling near, summons (especially for help, Thucydides 4, 61; Demosthenes, p. 275, 20). 2. imploration, supplication, entreaty: 2 Corinthians 8:4 (Strabo 13, p. 581; Josephus, Antiquities 3, 1, 5; (contra Apion 2, 23, 3 παράκλησις πρός τόν Θεόν ἔστω); λόγοι παρακλήσεως, words of appeal, containing entreaties, 1 Macc. 10:24). 3. exhortation, admonition, encouragement: Acts 15:31 (others refer this to 4); 1 Corinthians 14:3; 2 Corinthians 8:17; Philippians 2:1; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 12:5; λόγος τῆς παρακλήσεως, Hebrews 13:22 (2 Macc. 7:24 2Macc. 15:9 (11); Plato, del. 415 e.; Thucydides 8, 92; Aeschines, Polybius, others). 4. consolation, comfort, solace: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7; Hebrews 6:18; (add, Acts 9:31; 2 Thessalonians 2:16) (Jeremiah 16:7; Has. 13:14; (Job 21:2; Nahum 3:7); Phalaris, epistle 97 at the beginning); τῶν γραφῶν, afforded by the contents of the Scriptures, Romans 15:4 (Winer's Grammar, 189 (178)); Θεός τῆς παρακλήσεως, God the author and bestower of comfort, Romans 15:5; 2 Corinthians 1:3; solace or cheer which comes from a happy lot or a prosperous state of things, Luke 6:24; 2 Corinthians 7:4, 7, 13 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 393 (368)); Philemon 1:7; by metonymy, that which affords comfort or refreshment; thus of the Messianic salvation, Luke 2:25 (so the rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter, κατ' ἐξοχήν, מְנַחֵם (cf. Wünsche, Neue Beiträge as above with at the passage; Schöttgen, Horae Hebrew etc. ii. 18)). 5. universally, "persuasive discourse, stirring address — instructive; admonitory, consolatory; powerful hortatory discourse": Romans 12:8; λόγος, παρακλήσεως (A. V. "word of exhortation), Acts 13:15; υἱός παρακλήσεως (a son of exhortation), a man gifted in teaching, admonishing, consoling, Acts 4:36; used of the apostles' instruction or preaching, 1 Thessalonians 2:3. From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace -- comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty. see GREEK parakaleo Englishman's Concordance Luke 2:25 N-AFSGRK: εὐλαβής προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ NAS: looking for the consolation of Israel; KJV: waiting for the consolation of Israel: INT: devout waiting for [the] consolation of Israel Luke 6:24 N-AFS Acts 4:36 N-GFS Acts 9:31 N-DFS Acts 13:15 N-GFS Acts 15:31 N-DFS Romans 12:8 N-DFS Romans 15:4 N-GFS Romans 15:5 N-GFS 1 Corinthians 14:3 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 1:3 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:4 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:5 N-NFS 2 Corinthians 1:6 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:6 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:7 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 7:4 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 7:7 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 7:13 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 8:4 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 8:17 N-AFS Philippians 2:1 N-NFS 1 Thessalonians 2:3 N-NFS 2 Thessalonians 2:16 N-AFS 1 Timothy 4:13 N-DFS Strong's Greek 3874 |
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