Παράκλητος
paráklētos
Helper
One who is called to another's aid, especially as advocate, helper, or intercessor; in legal and relational contexts, a person who supports, intercedes, or advises on behalf of someone else. In wider usage: a mediator, spokesperson, or counselor; someone who provides comfort, encouragement, or defense, particularly in times of trial or accusation.
John 14:26 · Word #3
Lexicon G3875
| Lemma | παράκλητος |
| Transliteration | paráklētos |
| Strong's | G3875 |
| Definition | One who is called to another's aid, especially as advocate, helper, or intercessor; in legal and relational contexts, a person who supports, intercedes, or advises on behalf of someone else. In wider usage: a mediator, spokesperson, or counselor; someone who provides comfort, encouragement, or defense, particularly in times of trial or accusation. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Helper |
| Literal | Helper-Comforter |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | παράκλητος |
| Strong's | G3875 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3875-02
called-alongside advocate
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS): a singular masculine noun functioning as subject or predicate nominative. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering preserves the literal sense of παρά (alongside) and κλητ- (called), expressing one summoned to stand beside another in support or defense. The nominative masculine singular form denotes a single male-designated advocate as subject. |
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