G3890: παραμύθιον
paramýthion · “comfort”
Definition
consolation (properly, concretely)
KJV translates it as: comfort
Word origin: neuter of G3889 (παραμυθία);
Extended definition
παραμύθιον, -ου, τό
(παραμυθέομαι) [in LXX: Wis.3:18 * ;]
1. an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement: Php.2:1 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 773 E, al.; see Lft. and ICC, Phi., l.with).
2. assuagement, abatement, hence, consolation (Wis, l.with, and frequently in cl.).†
(AS)
(παραμυθέομαι) [in LXX: Wis.3:18 * ;]
1. an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement: Php.2:1 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 773 E, al.; see Lft. and ICC, Phi., l.with).
2. assuagement, abatement, hence, consolation (Wis, l.with, and frequently in cl.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3890 is translated
- comfort ×1
Bible verses with G3890 (paramýthion)
Paramýthion appears in 1 verse.
- Philippians 2:1
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,