G3870

παρακαλέω

parakaleō

Verb · From παρά (G3844) and καλέω (G2564)

From G3844 and G2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):—beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.

Outline

  1. to call to one's side, call for, summon
  2. to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
    1. to admonish, exhort
    2. to beg, entreat, beseech
      1. to strive to appease by entreaty
    3. to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
      1. to receive consolation, be comforted
    4. to encourage, strengthen
    5. exhorting and comforting and encouraging
    6. to instruct, teach

Usages (1/3)

Matthew 2:18

Quoting Jeremiah 31:15

¶ Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

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