Word: parakalew
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Strongs Number: G3870
Orig: from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. G3844
Use: TDNT-5:773,778 Verb
Heb Strong: H553 H559 H2388 H2492 H4427 H5090 H5095 H5130 H5148 H5162 H5496 H7121 H7355 H7673 H8173
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.
2a) to admonish, exhort
2b) to beg, entreat, beseech
2b1) to strive to appease by entreaty
2c) to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
2c1) to receive consolation, be comforted
2d) to encourage, strengthen
2e) exhorting and comforting and encouraging
2f) to instruct, teach