Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παραμυθέομαι”
Understanding paramythéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
comfort. - to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console
G3888
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παραμυθέομαι
Phoneticpar-am-oo-theh'-om-ahee
Transliterationparamythéomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
comfort. - to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:19 | “And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.” Word: παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) | |
| John 11:31 | “The 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.” Word: παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:11 | “As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,” Word: παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:14 | “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. ” Word: παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) |