(6) a name for the Messiah in common use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isa 12:1; 49:13. The Greek word thus rendered (Lu 2:25, paraklesis) is kindred to that translated "Comforter" in Joh 14:16, etc., parakletos.
Then you will say on that day, "I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me.
Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth! Break forth into joyful shouting, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted.
And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;
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