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 timesAppears 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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