The meaning of “παρακαλέω”
Understanding parakaléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. - to call near, i.e. invite, invo...
παρακαλέω
beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. - to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:34 | “And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts. ” Word: παρακαλέω (parakaléō) | |
| Acts 16:40 | “And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. ” Word: παρακαλέω (parakaléō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:7 | “And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.” Word: παρακαλέω (parakaléō) | |
| Colossians 4:8 | “Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;” Word: παρακαλέω (parakaléō) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:1 | “Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;” Word: παρακαλέω (parakaléō) |