Strong's Number G3874

παράκλησις

paraklesis · par-ak'-lay-sis

Transliteration:

paraklesis{par-ak'-lay-sis}

Word Origin:

from 3870

TDNT:

5:773,778

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

imploration, hortation, solace

Usage in the KJV:

consolation 14, exhortation 8, comfort 6, intreaty 1

Total: 29
Occurs 29 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a calling near, summons, (esp. for help)
importation, supplication, entreaty
exhortation, admonition, encouragement
consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
1. thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
persuasive discourse, stirring address
1. instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse