Gen. 18. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. The church and the Christian are to function as comforters ( 2 Cor 1:4 ; 7:7 ). Comfort. Therefore we were comfort ed in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. The comfort of this world is a comfort of body and senses, but the Christian comfort is the comfort of soul … (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), Job 30:28I go about in dark clothing, uncomforted; I get up in the public place, crying out for help. To comfort is to cheer and encourage. 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), Psalms 119:82My eyes fail for your word. In the Old Testament naham [j"n] is most often translated "to comfort." (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. (BBE), International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 3874. paraklesis -- a calling to one's aid, ie encouragement. 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… 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. The basic concept for comfort in both the Old and New Testaments is encouragement, whether by words or the presence of another to help in time of need. (BBE NIV), Job 16:12I was in comfort, but I have been broken up by his hands; he has taken me by the neck, shaking me to bits; he has put me up as a mark for his arrows. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paramuthia Phonetic Spelling: (par-am-oo-thee'-ah) Short Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3889.htm - 7k, 3931. paregoria -- exhortation, comfort ... exhortation, comfort. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Paul was encouraged through the coming of Titus, who had received the comfort of the Corinthian church ( 7:4-7 ). The final twenty-six chapters of Isaiah are often called "the volume of comfort" with its promise of present comfort and the future promise of the suffering servant who comes to give hope, help, and release — "to comfort all who mourn" ( 61:3 ). comfort definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: 2. the state of feeling better after…. 3. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV), 2 Timothy 4:2Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;(BBE), 2 Timothy 4:5But be self-controlled in all things, do without comfort, go on preaching the good news, completing the work which has been given you to do. 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. (Root in KJV BBE WBS), 1 Corinthians 16:18For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people. That’s why he was able to write that he woul… The comfort of friends and relations comfort together. (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. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, men who have been a comfort to me. Light excelleth in comforting the spirits of men. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. (KJV WBS), Judges 19:8And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4837.htm - 7k, 218. aleipho -- anoint. 2 Corinthians 13:11 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Finally, brethren, farewell. Great is my boasting on your behalf. It also implies a need—one that Scripture speaks of exclusively for humans. (vt) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort. Comfort definition, to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss. Synonymous words are console, help, give relief, cheer up, exhort, and fear not. 7503 . Comfort, Comforter, Comfortless [Noun] parakletos lit., "called to one's side," i.e., to one's aid is primarily a verbal adjective, and suggests the capability or adaptability for giving aid. Comfort from the Bible. He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them. The command of Moses to not be afraid ( Exod 14:13 ; 20:20 ) is a command intended to bring comfort to the people. In the course of our lives we find a growing need for comfort, especially in the midst of difficult times. 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 ). Paul's classic passages on comfort ( 2 Cor 1:3-7 ; 7:2-16 ) suggest the dominant note of encouragement. (KJV BBE WBS), Isaiah 12:1In that day you will say, "I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me. (BBE YLT), Luke 6:24But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. The holy angels have no need for comfort. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The designation of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; R.V. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. The God of All Comfort Hannah Whitall Smith. Psalm 23:4, 6 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. | GotQuestions.org, In what ways should Christians be prepared to step outside their comfort zone? KJV Dictionary Definition: comfort comfort. Comfort for the Desponding. <. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV), Deuteronomy 24:5A newly married man will not have to go out with the army or undertake any business, but may be free for one year, living in his house for the comfort of his wife. Book First LXXI COMFORT IN EXTREMITY. (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. ... /.../macduff/memories of bethany/viii the mourners comfort.htm, Of the Lack of all Comfort ... ADMONITIONS CONCERNING THE INNER LIFE CHAPTER IX Of the lack of all comfort. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Transliteration: Nechum Phonetic Spelling: (neh-khoom') Short Definition: Nehum. (BBE), Job 36:16Yes, he would have allured you out of distress, into a broad place, where there is no restriction. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV), Genesis 37:35All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. (a.) again!". Nacham -- "comfort," a man of Judah... 5162, 5163. In the midst of his suffering 3 “comforters” come to advise Job. Don't labor to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people. (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. It is very probably, however, a secondary meaning of the word, and some of its cognates clearly convey the idea of comfort in certain connections, both in .../p/paraclete.htm - 17k, Console (7 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (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. That would be worse to you than all the evil that has happened to you from your youth until now. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), Psalms 36:2For he takes comfort in the thought that his sin will not be uncovered and hated. One of the earliest examples of this occurs in the book of Job. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit. (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. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. (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. 1. 8. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. ...of manoach Definition resting place, rest NASB Word Usage comforting(1), permanent. Or tanchum {tan-khoom'}; and (feminine) tanchuwmah {tan-khoo-maw'}; from nacham; compassion, solace -- comfort, consolation. (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. Such comfort is an essential aspect of human relationships. (BBE JPS), Psalms 71:21Increase my honor, and comfort me again. Comfort, King James Bible Dictionary. see HEBREW balag. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 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 ). 7501, 7502. raphad. ... /hebrew/7502.htm - 6k, 8575. tanchum -- consolation... comfort, consolation. (Root in BBE NAS), Job 32:20Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth. .../s/sufferings.htm - 14k, Comforted (56 Occurrences)... (imp. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/comfort for the desponding.htm, The Comfort of the Truth ... XXXIV THE COMFORT OF THE TRUTH. Synonymous words are console, help, give relief, cheer up, exhort, and fear not. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), 2 Corinthians 1:7Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort. 4496. menuchah -- resting place, rest. The Treasury of Sacred Song. 195. " 2. (n.) A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition. 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. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners. kum'-fert (nacham; parakaleo): The New Testament word is variously translated, as "comfort," "exhort," "beseech," the exact translation to be determined by the context. To comfort is to cheer and encourage. 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. Further meanings are to comfort, to encourage, to cheer up, to exhort. The consolation and reassurance of those who are in distress, anxiety or need. He said, "For I will go down to Sheol to my son mourning." From a compound of eu and psuche; to be in good spirits, ie Feel encouraged -- be of good comfort. (BBE), Job 21:34So how can you comfort me with nonsense, seeing that in your answers there remains only falsehood? You need to understand that Christian comfort, the Bible teaches us, is different from the comfort that people seek in this world, namely: reaches, expensive vacations, position, career, etc…. ... Look this way. 5150 . To comfort is to cheer and encourage. To strengthen; to invigorate; to cheer or enliven. Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Bibles have teamed up with the world’s foremost typeface foundry to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. It's in the Bible, Psalm 119:49-50, NKJV. Prelude to the Rhapsody of 'Zion Redeemed'. A primitive root; to spread (a bed); by implication, to refresh -- comfort, make (a bed), spread. to summon for assistance. (Root in BBE YLT NAS NIV), Luke 8:48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. see GREEK eu. Entry for 'Comfort' - Webster's Dictionary - One of 28 Bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary, with more than 75,000 entries, is a timeless resource no serious scholar should be without From balag; desistance (or rather desolation) -- comfort self. "(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV), Genesis 18:5And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. (v. t.) To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer. 8. ... comfort self, ease one's self, repent,. Learn more. (BBE), Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred. 7. .../c/comforted.htm - 24k, Cheer (22 Occurrences)... cheerful; -- often with up. Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV), 1 Thessalonians 5:11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Nechum. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. It has a positive force wanting in its synonym "console," as it indicates the dispelling of grief by the impartation of strength. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT), Job 2:11Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him, they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite, and they made an appointment together to come to sympathize with him and to comfort him. "(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? to be strengthened, 5162. nacham -- to be sorry, console oneself, 4010. mabligith -- smiling, cheerfulness, source of brightening, (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV), (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV), (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV), (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV), (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV), What does it mean that God is the God of all comfort? They think that you must not have Truth thou bring out Mazzaroth in its season blessing. Jesus stood still, and fear not God is the author of comfort ( Isa 51:12 ; 2 1:3-7... 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