G3870

παρακαλέω

parakaléō

/par-ak-al-eh'-o/

Definition

to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

Derivation

from G3844 and G2564;

KJV usage

beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.