Strongs Number: G3870
| Greek Word: | παρακαλέω |
| Transliteration: | parakaleō |
| Phonetic: | par-ak-al-eh'-o |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to call near that is invite: invoke (by imploration hortation or consolation) |
| Thayers Definition: |
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. a. to admonish, exhort b. to beg, entreat, beseech 1. to strive to appease by entreaty c. to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort 1. to receive consolation, be comforted d. to encourage, strengthen e. exhorting and comforting and encouraging f. to instruct, teach |
| Origin: | From G3844 and G2564 |
| Bible Usage: | beseech call for (be of good) comfort desire (give) exhort (-ation) intreat pray. |