Greek Word Study
παρακαλέω
parakaléō
G3870
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G3870
KJV Translations
beseechcall for(be of good) comfortdesire(give) exhort(-ation)intreatpray
Derivation / Root
from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω);
Definition of parakaléō
παρακαλέω (parakaléō) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
Word Origin
This word comes from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω); See the root words: G3844 (παρά), G2564 (καλέω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word παρακαλέω (parakaléō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| beseech | G3870 |
| call for | G3870 |
| (be of good) comfort | G3870 |
| desire | G3870 |
| (give) exhort(-ation) | G3870 |
| intreat | G3870 |
| pray | G3870 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from παρακαλέω.
παρά
pará
G3844
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
καλέω
kaléō
G2564
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
παράκλησις
paráklēsis
G3874
imploration, hortation, solace
συμπαρακαλέω
symparakaléō
G4837
to console jointly
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