noun · feminine
paraklēsias
Greekπαράκλησις (paraklēsis)
Strong’sG3874
exhortation, entreaty, encouragement, comfort
stem paraklēsi-29 times in the New Testamentin 11 of 27 books4 of 10 forms occur
Translated as
What it means
παρά-κλησις, -εως, ἡ
(< παρακαλέω), [in LXX: Jb 21:2, Ps 93 (94):19, Ho 13:14, Na 3:7, Is 57:18 66:11, Je 16:7 (נחם, its parts and derivatives), Je 38 (31):9 (תַּחֲנוּן), Is 28:29 30:7, I Mac 10:24 12:9, II Mac 7:24 15:11*;]
G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament, 1922 — public domain. References open in the reader.
Strong’s G3874 — the 1890 definition, and where the word comes from
Saidpar-ak'-lay-sis
imploration, hortation, solace
Fromfrom G3870;
King Jamescomfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.
James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, 1890 — public domain. The numbers in it link to the entries here.
Every form
| Job in the sentence case | one singular | more than one plural |
|---|---|---|
| subject nominative | paraklēsias3×παράκλησις | paraklēsiais |
| object accusative | paraklēsian7×παράκλησιν | paraklēsiain |
| direct address vocative | paraklēsiar | paraklēsiair |
| of, belonging to genitive | paraklēsiau12×παρακλήσεως | paraklēsiaiu |
| to, for dative | paraklēsia7×παρακλήσει | paraklēsiai |
Tinted cells are forms the New Testament never uses, so there is no Greek to show against them — but they are still correct Biblang, built from the slots below like any other.
Why these forms, and no others — the slots that make them
paraklēsia is this word in every one of its forms. The slots after it make all the rest.
same in every form varies — every value shown
Where it appears
29 occurrences, every one of them listed
paraklēsias“comfort”subjectnominative singular3×
2 Corinthians 1:5“comfort”hoti kathōs perisseuatō teim pathēmeim tou Christou eis nin, houtōs dia tou Christou perisseuatō kai tas paraklēsias nu.For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
Philippians 2:1“encouragement”Ei tinas oun paraklēsias en Christo, ei tinem paramuthiem agapau, ei tinas koinōnias pneumeu, ei tinas splanchneim kai oiktirmois,Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
1 Thessalonians 2:3“exhortation”tas gar paraklēsias nu ouk ek planau oude ek akatharsiau oude en dolo,For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
paraklēsian“encouragement”objectaccusative singular7×
Luke 2:25“consolation”Kai idou anthrōpos ate en Ierousalēm ho onomem Sumeōn, kai tos anthrōpos houtos dikaios kai eulabos, prosdecherōtos paraklēsian tou Israēl, kai pneumem ate hagiem epi auton;Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 6:24“comfort”plēn ouai vi toi plousioi, hoti apechavō tan paraklēsian vu.But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:3“encouragement”tos de profēteuarōtos anthrōpoi lalatō oikodoman kai paraklēsian kai paramuthian.But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
2 Corinthians 8:17“appeal”hoti tan men paraklēsian decheta, spoudaioteros de huparcharōtos authairetos exerchata pros vin.For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
2 Thessalonians 2:16“comfort”Autos de tos kurios nu Iēsus Christos kai theos tos patēros nu, tos agaparatos nin kai dōaratos paraklēsian aiōnian kai elpian agathan en charia,Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
Philemon 1:7“encouragement”charan gar pollan echama kai paraklēsian epi ta agapa su, hoti teim splanchneim toiu hagioiu anapauitē dia su, adelfor.I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
Hebrews 6:18“encouragement”hina dia duo pragmeiu ametatheteiu, en hei adunatem pseudera theon, ischuran paraklēsian echaneiō tois katafeugaratois kratara tau prokeierōtau elpiau;Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
paraklēsiau“comfort”of, belonging togenitive singular12×
Acts 4:36“encouragement”Iōsēf de tos epikaliratos Barnabaos apo toiu apostoloiu, hem atō methermēneuirōtem huios paraklēsiau, Leuitos, Kuprios te gene,Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (vvv meaning Son of Encouragement),
Acts 13:15“exhortation”meta de tan anagnōsian tou nomou kai toiu profētoiu apostelala tois archisunagōgois pros autoin legarōtois; Anēroir adelfoir, ei tinos atō en vi logos paraklēsiau pros ton laon, legavōr.After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
Romans 15:4“encouragement”hoseim gar prografita, eis tan hēmeteran didaskalian grafita, hina dia tau hupomonau kai dia tau paraklēsiau taiu grafaiu tan elpian echaneiō.For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
Romans 15:5“encouragement”tos de theos tau hupomonau kai tau paraklēsiau dōatoia vi tem autem fronarō en allēloi kata Christon Iēsun,Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
2 Corinthians 1:3“comfort”Eulogētos tos theos kai patēros tou kuriou nu Iēsu Christou, tos patēros toiu oiktirmoiu kai theos pantau paraklēsiau,Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
2 Corinthians 1:4“comfort”tos parakalarōtos nin epi panta ta thlipsia nu, eis tem dunerō nin parakalarō toin en panta thlipsia dia tau paraklēsiau hau parakalinō autois hupo tou theou.who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 1:6“comfort”eite de thlibinō, huper tau vu paraklēsiau kai sōtērēau; eite parakalinō, huper tau vu paraklēsiau tau energerōtau en hupomona teiu auteiu pathēmeiu heiu kai nis paschanō,If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
2 Corinthians 1:6“comfort”eite de thlibinō, huper tau vu paraklēsiau kai sōtērēau; eite parakalinō, huper tau vu paraklēsiau tau energerōtau en hupomona teiu auteiu pathēmeiu heiu kai nis paschanō,If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
2 Corinthians 1:7“comfort”kai tas elpias nu bebaias huper vu; oidarētois hoti hōs koinōnois avō teiu pathēmeiu, houtōs kai tau paraklēsiau.And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.
2 Corinthians 8:4“exhortation”meta pollau paraklēsiau derōtois nu, tan charian kai tan koinōnian tau diakoniau tau eis toin hagiointhey earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
Hebrews 12:5“exhortation”kai eklanthanevē tau paraklēsiau, hotinas vi hōs huioi dialegetō, Huior mu, mē oligōrasōr paideiau kuriou, mēde ekluisōr hupo autou elenchirōtos;And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
Hebrews 13:22“exhortation”Parakalamō de vin, adelfoir, anechevōr tou logou tau paraklēsiau, kai gar dia brachuoiu epistellama vi.I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
paraklēsia“comfort”to, fordative singular7×
Acts 9:31“comfort”Tas men oun ekklēsas kata holau tau Ioudaiau kai Galilaiau kai Samareiau echate eirēnan oikodomirōtas, kai poreuerōtas to fobo tou kuriou kai ta paraklēsia teu hagieu pneumeu plēthunite.Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 15:31“encouragement”anaginōskaratois de chairila epi ta paraklēsia.When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.
Romans 12:8“exhortation”eite tos parakalarōtos en ta paraklēsia, tos metadōarōtos en haplota, tos proistanerōtos en spouda, tos elēarōtos en hilarota.if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 7:4“comfort”pollas mi parrēsias pros vin, pollas mi kauchēsias huper vu; plērimē ta paraklēsia, huperperisseuimō ta chara epi panta ta thlipsia nu.Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
2 Corinthians 7:7“comfort”ouk monem de en ta parousia autou, alla kai en ta paraklēsia ha parakalita epi vi, anangellarōtos ni tan vu epipothēsian, ton vu odurmon, ton vu zēlon huper mu, hōste min mallon chairira.and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
2 Corinthians 7:13“comfort”dia houtem parakalinē. Epi de ta paraklēsia nu perissoterōs mallon chairina epi ta chara Titou, hoti anapauitē tem pneumem autou apo pantoiu vu;On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
1 Timothy 4:13“exhortation”heōs erchemō prosechasōr ta anagnōsia, ta paraklēsia, ta didaskalia.Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.