Bible Dictionary

Comforter

One who gives comfort, encouragement, help, or consolation.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

100 of 516

Letter

C

Meaning

One who gives comfort, encouragement, help, or consolation.

Key Scriptures

  • John 14:16
  • John 14:26
  • John 15:26
  • John 16:7-15
  • Acts 9:31

Also Called

counsellor

Original Language

Greek

παράκλητος

paraklētos

comforter; advocate; helper

Meaning

A comforter is one who gives comfort, encouragement, help, or consolation.

The word refers to someone who comes alongside to support or assist another.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Comforter is a title used by Jesus for the Holy Ghost.

The term describes one who comforts, teaches, helps, and reminds believers according to the words of Christ.


Key References

  • John 14:16
  • John 14:26
  • John 15:26
  • John 16:7-15
  • Acts 9:31

  • Holy Ghost
  • Spirit
  • Helper
  • Truth
  • Advocate

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Scriptures

  • John 14:16
  • John 14:26
  • John 15:26
  • John 16:7-15
  • Acts 9:31

Related Terms

Study Topics

holy ghost comfort teaching helper