Today, I decided to list a few cool Greek & Hebrew words that I want to remember.
Quick note: OT = Hebrew; NT = Greek
Parakaleo: (Greek)
MacArthur on “Significant of a Strong Mind” –
Paul says, "The number one thing I want out of you is to be strong in heart." You say, "My Bible has the word comforted." Well, in the Greek the word is parakaleo.This word, which is used repeatedly in the New Testament, always contains the idea of strengthening. In Ephesians 6:22 it says, "...that He might comfort [or `strengthen'] your hearts." Second Thessalonians 2:17 says, "Comfort [or `strengthen'] your hearts...." The word parakaleo always carries with it the idea of comfort, courage, and strength. In fact, if we look backwards into its etymology, we can find places where parakaleo specifically means "strength." To have a strong heart, then, is to have a firm mind--a mind that has courage, conviction, and principle.
παρακαλεω parakaleo par-ak-al-eh'-o
from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
