παρακαλέω

parakaleōVerbG3870

to plead/comfort

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω);

Short Definition

to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to call to one, call for, summon
2.to admonish, exhort
3.to cheer, encourage, comfort (Plut., LXX
Synonyms
*παραμυθέω *.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נחם ni., pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

104 times

Appears 104 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
22
2 Corinthians
15
Matthew
9
Mark
9
1 Thessalonians
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 2 Corinthians 1:4
  • Acts 14:22
  • Colossians 2:2
  • Matthew 26:53

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