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παραμυθέομαι G3888
G3888 is the Greek word παραμυθέομαι, transliterated paramythéomai. The King James Version most often renders it comfort.
What it means
to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of a derivative of G3454 (μῦθος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: comfort.
Verses using παραμυθέομαι
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
John 11:19 · KJV
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
John 11:31 · KJV
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 2:11 · KJV
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
1 Thessalonians 5:14 · KJV
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3888 mean?
G3888 is the Greek word παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai), meaning to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console.
How is G3888 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it comfort (2 times), comforted (2 times).
How many times does G3888 appear in the Bible?
παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3888 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of a derivative of G3454 (μῦθος).
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