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παραμυθέομαι

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Definition

παρα-μυθέομαι, -οῦμαι

[in LXX: 2Ma.15.9 (Sm. 8)* ;]

1. to en­courage, exhort.

2. to comfort, console: with accusative of person(s), John 11:31, 1 Thessalonians 2:11; 5:14; id. before περί, John 11:19.

Synonyms: παρακαλέω

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. John 11:19παραμυθήσωνται · console
    …and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
  2. John 11:31παραμυθούμενοι · consoling
    When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:12παραμυθούμενοι · comforting
    …encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:14παραμυθεῖσθε · encourage
    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.