G3888: παραμυθέομαι
paramythéomai · “to encourage”
Definition
to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console
KJV translates it as: comfort
Word origin: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of a derivative of G3454 (μῦθος);
Extended definition
παρα-μυθέομαι, -οῦμαι
[in LXX: 2Ma.15:9 (Sm. 8)* ;]
1. to encourage, exhort.
2. to comfort, console: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.11:31, 1Th.2:11 5:14; id. before περί, Jhn.11:19.†
SYN.: παρακαλέω (AS)
[in LXX: 2Ma.15:9 (Sm. 8)* ;]
1. to encourage, exhort.
2. to comfort, console: with accusative of person(s), Jhn.11:31, 1Th.2:11 5:14; id. before περί, Jhn.11:19.†
SYN.: παρακαλέω (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3888 is translated
- they may console ×1
- consoling ×1
- do encourage ×1
Bible verses with G3888 (paramythéomai)
Paramythéomai appears in 3 verses.
- John 11:19
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
- 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.
- 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.