παράκλησις

paraklēsisNoun (Feminine)G3874

encouragement

From: from G3870 (παρακαλέω);

Short Definition

imploration, hortation, solace

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a calling to one's aid, summons (Thus.), hence, appeal, entreaty (Strab., Plut.
2.exhortation, encouragement
3.consolation, comfort (Phalar., LXX)
LXX Usage: (נָחַם, its parts and derivatives), (תַּחֲנוּן), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

28 times

Appears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
10
Acts
4
Hebrews
3
Romans
3
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • 2 Corinthians 1:5
  • 2 Corinthians 7:13
  • Acts 15:31
  • Hebrews 6:18

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