Comfort, King James Bible Dictionary. The church and the Christian are to function as comforters ( 2 Cor 1:4 ; 7:7 ). (WEB WEY ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 1:6But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. Light excelleth in comforting the spirits of men. He is the Spirit of truth; he will be sent in the name of Jesus; he will teach all things relating to what Jesus had taught them ( Joh 14:15-27 ). | GotQuestions.org, Comfort: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com. Learn more. 4009, 4010. mabligith. That which is set on your table would be full of fatness. 8. ... /hebrew/5150.htm - 6k, 5149. JEHOVAH. (See NIV), Job 38:32Dost thou bring out Mazzaroth in its season? 5164 . REV. The God of All Comfort Hannah Whitall Smith. Nacham. ... Look this way. Leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV), Job 12:5In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping. See more. God is the author of comfort and "comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God" ( 1:4 ). A third form of the word, paraklesis, is a noun translated “consolation,” “exhortation,” “comfort” and “intreaty.” Parakletos means literally one “called to one’s side” or “to one’s aid” (Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, 1985, “Comfort… (KJV WEY BBE DBY WBS YLT), 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,(WEB ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV), 2 Thessalonians 2:17comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/comfort for the desponding.htm, The Comfort of the Truth ... XXXIV THE COMFORT OF THE TRUTH. ... /hebrew/7502.htm - 6k, 8575. tanchum -- consolation... comfort, consolation. He said, "For I will go down to Sheol to my son mourning." 8575. tanchum -- consolation. Don't labor to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people. ... comfort self, ease one's self, repent,. Perhaps the most important aspect of God’s Word is the promises that are contained within, promises that the Lord makes to those who are prepared to trust Him. The second beatitude offers a blessing to those who mourn, "for they will be comforted" ( Matt 5:4 ). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anapsucho Phonetic Spelling: (an-aps-oo'-kho) Short Definition: I refresh, revive, comfort Definition: I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/404.htm - 7k, 2174. eupsucheo -- to be of good courage ... be of good comfort, have courage. ... /hebrew/5149.htm - 6k, 5163. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV), Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the Synagogue sent to them, saying, Brothers, if you have a word of comfort for the people, say on. (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV), 1 Thessalonians 5:11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. see HEBREW balag. For usage information, please read the Baker Book House Copyright Statement. (WEY BBE), Acts 16:40And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. .../c/comfortable.htm - 7k, Consolation (23 Occurrences)... (n.) The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; alleviation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or .../c/consolation.htm - 14k, Express (13 Occurrences)... (See NIV). Synonymous words are console, help, give relief, cheer up, exhort, and fear not. The meaning is to call or summon to one's aid, to call for help, to stand alongside of. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), Psalms 119:50This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me. In both Testaments, God is the author of comfort ( Isa 51:12 ; 2 Cor 1:3 ). Comfort. In the New Testament the words parakaleo [parakalevw] and paraklesis [paravklhsi"] come from the verb kaleo [kalevw], meaning "to call, " and the preposition para [parav], "alongside of." It is no hard thing to despise human comfort when divine is present. Nacham -- "comfort," a man of Judah... 5162, 5163. to summon for assistance. Prelude to the Rhapsody of 'Zion Redeemed'. Salem Media Group. (vt) To salute .../c/cheer.htm - 16k, Matthew 9:22But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. Title Page. So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. This might be one of the best known chapters in the entire Bible. 5151 . And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. In the Old Testament naham [j"n] is most often translated "to comfort." (BBE), Romans 1:12That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. To comfort is to cheer and encourage. The trade-off of portability is eye-strain and fatigue – until now! (BBE), 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Augustin came into ... my flesh.... And so the comfort of woman's milk was ready for me. comfort zone definition: 1. a situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your ability and determination are not…. 3889. paramuthia -- encouragement, exhortation, 3890. paramuthion -- exhortation, encouragement, 3870. parakaleo -- to call to or for, to exhort, to encourage, 4837. sumparakaleo -- to exhort together, pass. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4837.htm - 7k, 218. aleipho -- anoint. "Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope. Nechum -- "comfort," an Israelite of Nehemiah's time... 5148, 5149. "(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), Ruth 3:1And Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, My daughter, am I not to get you a resting-place where you may be in comfort? (BBE), Philemon 1:7For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners. 195. ... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV). ... /hebrew/5162.htm - 6k, 4010. mabligith -- smiling, cheerfulness, source of brightening... comfort self. THE SCRIPTURES. (KJV ASV BBE WBS), Colossians 4:8I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT), Colossians 4:11and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. Gen. 18. Comforting Bible Verses. David had assurance that His Shepherd would lead him out of this valley. He will be sent by Jesus after Jesus goes away. The comfort of this world is a comfort of body and senses, but the Christian comfort is the comfort of soul … The idea of “comfort” implies at least two parties: one who gives the comfort and one who receives it. (KJV WBS), Mark 10:49And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. (BBE), Deuteronomy 28:40Your land will be full of olive-trees, but there will be no oil for the comfort of your body; for your olive-tree will give no fruit. comfort definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: 2. the state of feeling better after…. (BBE), Titus 1:9Keeping to the true word of the teaching, so that he may be able to give comfort by right teaching and overcome the arguments of the doubters. A primitive root; to spread (a bed); by implication, to refresh -- comfort, make (a bed), spread. (Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. Etymologically, it is "to call alongside of," i.e. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold. (BBE), Job 21:34So how can you comfort me with nonsense, seeing that in your answers there remains only falsehood? see GREEK eu. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2174.htm - 7k, 4837. sumparakaleo -- to exhort together, pass. John xiv.14, 16. an apostle of Christ Jesus … to the church of God in Corinth … Praise be to … the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from (2 Corinthians 1:1-4) "comfort," an Israelite of Nehemiah's time. Yahweh loved him;(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Samuel 14:17Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee. Nechum. (BBE JPS), Psalms 71:21Increase my honor, and comfort me again. (YLT), Job 42:11Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we have been comforted. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. (BBE YLT), Luke 6:24But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now. From balag; desistance (or rather desolation) -- comfort self. (KJV WBS), Genesis 27:42The words of Esau, her elder son, were told to Rebekah. Parakle„sis is made up of para meaning beside, and kaleo„ meaning to call. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Great is my boasting on your behalf. 2 : to ease the grief or trouble of : console The … 2 Corinthians 13:11 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Finally, brethren, farewell. A primitive root; to suport (mostly figurative) -- comfort, establish ... /hebrew/5582.htm - 6k, The God of All Comfort The God of All Comfort. For a complete Scripture study system, try SwordSearcher Bible Software, which includes the unabridged version of this dictionary. In these instances the meaning is closely related to "console.". Delivered on Sabbath Morning, November 25, 1855, by the. (vt) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort. Genesis 5:29 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed. comfort together. THE MOURNER'S COMFORT. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV NIV), 1 Thessalonians 2:11As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,(Root in WEB KJV BBE DBY WBS YLT), 1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT), 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore comfort one another with these words. (YLT NAS), Ecclesiastes 4:1Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold, the tears of those who were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. ... /.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/a cry of comfort for.htm, The Comfort of the Milk ... SAINT AUGUSTIN III THE COMFORT OF THE MILK. To strengthen the mind when depressed or enfeebled; to console; to give new vigor to the spirits; to cheer, or relieve from depression, or trouble. COMFORT, 1. ...of manoach Definition resting place, rest NASB Word Usage comforting(1), permanent. Animals have no capacity to receive spiritual comfort. This brief oracle of comfort was addressed, in the first instance, specially to Martha. So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (n.) A wadded bed quilt; a comfortable. LYRICS A CRY OF COMFORT FOR JERUSALEM. This is a thorough bible study about the meaning of the Hebrew word נָחַם, 'nacham' translated 'relent or comfort' (Strong's 5162), and gives every verse where the Hebrew word "nacham" appears. His father wept for him. 3. Strong's Numbers. (KJV BBE WBS), Luke 2:25And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 7:4Great is my boldness of speech toward you. ... /.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/lxxi comfort in extremity.htm, Comfort from the Bible. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. From a compound of eu and psuche; to be in good spirits, ie Feel encouraged -- be of good comfort. If the Bible were printed like a novel, it would fill eight volumes. I am filled with comfort. "(WEB KJV ASV WBS), 1 Chronicles 7:22Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him. (BBE), International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 3874. paraklesis -- a calling to one's aid, ie encouragement. Colossians 4:8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, (See NIV). She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. anoint. To strengthen; to invigorate; to cheer or enliven. (BBE), Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred. When the Bible talks about someone being comforted or consoled, it generally means that they are being offered ideas that will help bring them to a more peaceful spiritual state, whether it is a new state or the restoration of one that had been under attack. again!". paracletos").The same Greek word thus rendered is translated "Advocate" in 1 John 2:1 as applicable to Christ. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, men who have been a comfort to me. .../c/console.htm - 8k, Comfortable (2 Occurrences)... 2. 2. Once you experience the swiftness and ease-of-use SwordSearcher gives you right on your own computer, combined with the most powerful search features available, you will never want to use the web to do online study again. (n.) A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in … (WEB WEY ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 2:7so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow. "(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV), Job 29:25I chose out their way, and sat as chief. The command of Moses to not be afraid ( Exod 14:13 ; 20:20 ) is a command intended to bring comfort to the people. (KJV WEY BBE WBS YLT NIV), 1 Corinthians 14:31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. One of the earliest examples of this occurs in the book of Job. KJV Dictionary Definition: comfort comfort. If you want comfort, they think that you must not have truth. I overflow with joy in all our affliction. (BBE), Job 6:10Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Table of Contents. Light excelleth in comforting the spirits of men. He appears in Christ's behalf as mediator, intercessor, helper, and comforter: "he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment He will guide you into all truth. (Root in WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS), Ephesians 6:22whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts. 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