G3874 παράκλησις (paráklēsis) — encouragement

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3874

imploration, hortation, solace

KJV usage: :--comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a calling upon, exhortation, incitement, persuasion, Rom. 12:8; 1 Cor. 14:3; hortatory instruction, Acts 13:15; 15:31; entreaty, importunity, earnest supplication, 2 Cor. 8:4; solace, consolation, Lk. 2:25; Rom. 15:4, 5; 2 Cor. 1:3, 4, 5, 6, 7; cheering and supporting influence, Acts 9:31; joy, gladness, rejoicing, 2 Cor. 7:13; cheer, joy, enjoyment, Lk. 6:24

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Luke 2:25 Luke 6:24 Acts 4:36 Acts 9:31 Acts 13:15 Acts 15:31 Romans 12:8 Romans 15:4 Romans 15:5 1 Corinthians 14:3 2 Corinthians 1:3 2 Corinthians 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:5 2 Corinthians 1:6 2 Corinthians 1:7 + 13 more →

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