παραμύθιονparamýthion

consolation (properly, concretely)

Greek (New Testament) · G3890

Meanings

1. an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement: Philippians 2:1 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 773 E, and elsewhere; see Lft. and ICC, Philippians 2:1).

2. assuagement, abatement, hence, consolation (Wisdom 3:18, and frequently in classical Greek).

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 1 times in the Bible.

  • Philippians 2:1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.