Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary Comforter(John 14:16) The name given by Christ to the Holy Spirit. The original word is Paraclete , and means first Advocate, a defender, helper, strengthener, as well as comforter. ATS Bible Dictionary ComforterGreek PARACLETE, an advocate, teacher, or consoler. This title is given to our Savior: "We have an advocate (paraclete) with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous," 1 John 2:1. But more frequently it designates the Holy Spirit. He is the "other Comforter," succeeding Christ, the great promised blessing of the Christian church, John 14:16,17,26 15:1-27 16:1-33 Luke 24:29 Acts 1:4. The English word Comforter does not adequately describe the office of the Paraclete, who was not only to console, but to aid and direct them, as Christ had done. The disciples found the promise fulfilled to them. The Comforter aided them when called before councils; guided them into all truth respecting the plan of salvation; brought to their remembrance the words and deeds of Christ; and revealed to them things to come. His presence was accompanied by signal triumphs of grace, and made amends for the absences of Christ. The church is still under the dispensation of the Comforter, and still he convinces the world of sin, of righteousness, and of the judgement to come. Easton's Bible Dictionary The designation of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; R.V. marg., "or Advocate, or Helper; Gr. paracletos"). The same Greek word thus rendered is translated "Advocate" in 1 John 2:1 as applicable to Christ. It means properly "one who is summoned to the side of another" to help him in a court of justice by defending him, "one who is summoned to plead a cause." "Advocate" is the proper rendering of the word in every case where it occurs.It is worthy of notice that although Paul nowhere uses the word paracletos, he yet presents the idea it embodies when he speaks of the "intercession" both of Christ and the Spirit (Romans 8:27, 34). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) One who administers comfort or consolation.2. (n.) The Holy Spirit, -- referring to his office of comforting believers. 3. (n.) A knit woolen tippet, long and narrow. 4. (n.) A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia COMFORTERkum'-fer-ter: This is translation of the word patakletos, in the Johannine writings. In the Gospel it occurs in John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7, and refers to the Holy Spirit. The word means literally, "called to one's side" for help. The translation "Comforter" covers only a small part of the meaning as shown in the context. The word "Helper" would be a more adequate translation. The Spirit does a great deal for disciples besides comforting them, although to comfort was a part of His work for them. The Spirit guides into truth; indeed, He is called the Spirit of truth. He teaches and quickens the memory of disciples and glorifies Christ in them. He also has a work to do in the hearts of unbelievers, convicting the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment (John 14-16). The Comforter remains permanently with disciples after He comes in response to the prayers of Christ. The word parakletos does not occur elsewhere in the Scriptures except in 1 John 2:1. In Job 16:2 the active form of the word (parakletos is passive) is found in the plural, where Job calls his friends "miserable comforters." The word "Comforter" being an inadequate, and the word "Helper" a too indefinite, translation of the word in the Gospel of John, it would probably be best to transfer the Greek word into English in so far as it relates to the Holy Spirit (see PARACLETE). Greek 3875. parakletos -- called to one's aid ... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: parakletos Phonetic Spelling: (par-ak'-lay-tos) Short Definition: an advocate, comforter, helper, Paraclete ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3875.htm - 7k Strong's Hebrew 4505. Menachem -- "comforter," king of Northern Israel... 4504, 4505. Menachem. 4506 . "comforter," king of Northern Israel. Transliteration: Menachem Phonetic Spelling: (men-akh-ame') Short Definition: Menahem. ... /hebrew/4505.htm - 6k 5162. nacham -- to be sorry, console oneself Library The Comforter The Comforter Given Love and the Comforter. The Comforter Another Comforter. Prayer for the Comforter. Messiah Unpitied, and Without a Comforter Fourth Sunday after Easter. It is Expedient for You that I Go Away ... Nun Bitten Wir Den Heiligen Geist. Now Pray we all God, the ... Whit Sunday I Will Pray the Father, and He Shall Give You Another ... Thesaurus Comforter (14 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COMFORTER. ... The translation "Comforter" covers only a small part of the meaning as shown in the context. ... /c/comforter.htm - 14k Advocate (7 Occurrences) Paraclete Aenon (1 Occurrence) Ascension (1 Occurrence) Oppressors (31 Occurrences) Oppressions (5 Occurrences) Practiced (22 Occurrences) Tears (58 Occurrences) Comforters (5 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the difference between the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit and God's omnipresence? | GotQuestions.org What is the Alpha Course? | GotQuestions.org Comforter: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Comforter (14 Occurrences)John 14:16 John 14:26 John 15:26 John 16:7 Ruth 4:15 Psalms 69:20 Ecclesiastes 4:1 Isaiah 51:12 Jeremiah 8:18 Lamentations 1:2 Lamentations 1:9 Lamentations 1:16 Lamentations 1:17 Lamentations 1:21 Subtopics Related Terms |
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