παράκλησιςparáklēsis
imploration, hortation, solace
Greek (New Testament) · G3874
Meanings
1. a calling to one's aid, summons (Thus.), hence, appeal, entreaty (Strab., Plut., and elsewhere, 1 Maccabees 10:24; cf. Lft., Notes, 20): 2 Corinthians 8:4.
2. exhortation, encouragement: Acts 15:31, Romans 12:8, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 2 Corinthians 8:17, Philippians 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 12:5; λόγος (τῆς) π., Acts 13:15, Hebrews 13:22; υἱὸς π., Acts 4:36.
3. consolation, comfort (Phalar., LXX): Luke 6:24, Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 1:4-7, 2 Corinthians 7:4, 2 Corinthians 7:7, 2 Corinthians 7:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Philemon 1:7; τ. γραφῶν, Romans 15:4; θεὸς τῆς π., Romans 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:3; π. τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, Luke 2:25.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 29 times in the Bible.
- Luke 2:25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
- Luke 6:24 “What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now.
- Acts 4:36 For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
- Acts 9:31 The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
- Acts 13:15 After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it.”
- Acts 15:31 And there was great joy throughout the church that day as they read this encouraging message.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.