paraclete (paraklet)

[F. paraclet = Sp. paráclito, paráčleto = Pg. paraclito, paracleto = It. paraclito, pecially in a legal proce ; a favorable witne , a friend, or an advocate; an interce or, helper, consoler, or comforter; specifically [ cap. ], the Holy Ghost; the Comforter. The Greek word Παράκλητος, Anglicized under the form Paraclete, is trans 4273 lated in the authorized version of the Bible 'Comforter' in John xiv. 16, 26; xv. 26; xvi. 7; but 'Advocate' in 1 John ii. 1. In the last-mentioned pa age it is used of Christ, a use also implied in John xiv. 16. In the Western Church it was at an early date rendered ‘Advocate' ( Advo cat us, involving the idea of interce ion), and by other early writers 'Comforter' ( Consol at or ). I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter [margin: or Advocate, or Helper, Gr. Paraclete ]. John xiv. 16 (revised version). ... IMG:content-2277.png:[blocks in formation]