Word: paraklhsij

Pronounce: par-ak'-lay-sis

Strongs Number: G3874

Orig: from 3870; imploration, hortation, solace:--comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty. G3870

Use: TDNT-5:773,778 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H5162 H8469

1) a calling near, summons, (esp. for help)
2) importation, supplication, entreaty
3) exhortation, admonition, encouragement
4) consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
4a) thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
5) persuasive discourse, stirring address
5a) instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse