Lexicon parégoria: Comfort, Consolation Original Word: παραγορία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfort. From a compound of para and a derivative of agora (meaning to harangue an assembly); an address alongside, i.e. (specially), consolation -- comfort. see GREEK para see GREEK agora HELPS Word-studies 3931 parēgoría (from parēgoreō, "to speak or counsel in a soothing way") – properly, comfort, solace (relief); consolation that alleviates by bringing soothing relief, taking away unnecessary pain and discomfort (LS). 3931 /parēgoría ("soothing help") is "primarily an addressing (address) to bring a soothing, solace like medicines which allay irritation" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 111). 3931 /parēgoría ("soothing exhortation, consolation) is only used in Col 4:11. [This is also the meaning of 3931 (parēgoría) in secular antiquity. 3931 (parēgoría) is used in medical language for "alleviation" (J. B. Lightfoot, Comm. on Col., 237), i.e. "comfort" in the sense of "to quiet or soothe" (M. Vincent). The English term paregoric, "soothing medication," comes from this Greek word.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parégoreó (to address) Definition exhortation, comfort NASB Translation encouragement (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3931: παρηγορίαπαρηγορία, παρηγοριας, ἡ (παρηγορέω (to address)), properly, an addressing, address; i. e. a. exhortation (4 Macc. 5:11; 6:1; Apoll. Rh. 2, 1281). b. comfort, solace, relief, alleviation, consolation: Colossians 4:11 (where see Lightfoot). (Aeschylus Ag. 95; Philo, q. deus immort. § 14; de somn. i., § 18; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 3; often in Plutarch; Hierocl.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concepts can be found in words like נָחַם (nacham, Strong's H5162), which means "to comfort" or "to console," and תַּנְחוּם (tanchum, Strong's H8575), meaning "consolation" or "comfort." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe God's comforting presence and the comfort offered by His servants. Usage: The word παραγορία is not directly used in the canonical texts of the New Testament. However, its conceptual meaning is reflected in passages that discuss comfort and consolation provided by God or through the Holy Spirit. Context: The concept of παραγορία, though not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament, is integral to the Christian understanding of God's nature as a comforter. The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the "Comforter" or "Helper" (John 14:16, BSB: "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever"). This role of the Holy Spirit aligns with the essence of παραγορία, as it involves providing spiritual solace and encouragement to believers. |
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