παρακαλέω
parakaléō
“to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to call for, invite to come, send for, Acts 28:20; to call upon, exhort, admonish, persuade, Lk. 3:18; Acts 2:40; 11:23; to beg, beseech, entreat, implore, Mt. 8:5, 31; 18:29; Mk. 1:40; to animate, encourage, comfort, console, Mt. 2:18; 5:4; 2 Cor. 1:4, 6; pass. to be cheered, comforted, Lk. 16:25; Acts 20:12; 2 Cor. 7:13
Translated in KJV as
beseechcall for(be of good) comfortdesire(give) exhort(-ation)intreatpray
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