παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) — Comfort

Greek word study: παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai), Strong's G3888. to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console

GreekStrong's G3888
Quick definition
Greek word
παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of a derivative of G3454 (μῦθος);

KJV translation words: comfort

Where this word appears

Strong's G3888 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 11:19 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

consoling ×1do encourage ×1they may console ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

παραμυθεῖσθε ×1παραμυθούμενοι ×1παραμυθήσωνται ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×21 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G3454 μῦθος (mŷthos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3889 παραμυθία (paramythía).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does paramythéomai (G3888) mean?

To relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console.

How is G3888 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3888 as: comfort.

How often does παραμυθέομαι (paramythéomai) appear?

Strong's G3888 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 11:19 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:14.