Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3888
παραμυθέομαι
paramutheomai · “to encourage”
Used 4 times across 2 books
Definition
παρα-μυθέομαι, -οῦμαι
[in LXX: 2Ma.15:9 (Sm. 8)* ;]
1. to encourage, exhort.
2. to comfort, console: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.11:31, 1Th.2:11 5:14; id. before περί, Jhn.11:19.†
SYN.: παρακαλέω
[in LXX: 2Ma.15:9 (Sm. 8)* ;]
1. to encourage, exhort.
2. to comfort, console: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.11:31, 1Th.2:11 5:14; id. before περί, Jhn.11:19.†
SYN.: παρακαλέω
Where it appears
John2
1 Thessalonians2
In the text
John 11:19And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.John 11:31The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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