Strong's Lexicon parégoria: Comfort, Consolation Original Word: παραγορία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παραγορεύω (paragoreuō), meaning "to speak soothingly" or "to comfort." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with comfort is נָחַם (nacham), Strong's Hebrew 5162, which means to comfort or console. Usage: The term "parégoria" refers to the act of providing comfort or consolation, often through soothing words or actions. It implies a sense of relief or alleviation from distress or sorrow. In the context of the New Testament, it is associated with the comfort provided by God or fellow believers, particularly in times of suffering or hardship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of comfort was significant in both personal and communal settings. Comforting others was seen as a moral duty, especially in times of mourning or distress. The early Christian community emphasized mutual support and encouragement, reflecting the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The idea of divine comfort was also prevalent, with God being seen as the ultimate source of consolation. HELPS Word-studies 3931 parēgoría (from parēgoreō, "to speak or counsel in a soothing way") – properly, comfort, solace (relief); consolation that alleviates by bringing soothing relief, taking away unnecessary pain and discomfort (LS). 3931 /parēgoría ("soothing help") is "primarily an addressing (address) to bring a soothing, solace like medicines which allay irritation" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 111). 3931 /parēgoría ("soothing exhortation, consolation) is only used in Col 4:11. [This is also the meaning of 3931 (parēgoría) in secular antiquity. 3931 (parēgoría) is used in medical language for "alleviation" (J. B. Lightfoot, Comm. on Col., 237), i.e. "comfort" in the sense of "to quiet or soothe" (M. Vincent). The English term paregoric, "soothing medication," comes from this Greek word.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parégoreó (to address) Definition exhortation, comfort NASB Translation encouragement (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3931: παρηγορίαπαρηγορία, παρηγοριας, ἡ (παρηγορέω (to address)), properly, an addressing, address; i. e. a. exhortation (4 Macc. 5:11; 6:1; Apoll. Rh. 2, 1281). b. comfort, solace, relief, alleviation, consolation: Colossians 4:11 (where see Lightfoot). (Aeschylus Ag. 95; Philo, q. deus immort. § 14; de somn. i., § 18; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 3; often in Plutarch; Hierocl.) From a compound of para and a derivative of agora (meaning to harangue an assembly); an address alongside, i.e. (specially), consolation -- comfort. see GREEK para see GREEK agora |
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