GREEK

παρακαλέω G3870

parakaléō

Definition

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

Derivation

from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω);

King James Version Usage

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