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Paraclete
Open directlyHastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
PAR'ACLETE. See Advocate.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
PAR'ACLETE. See Advocate.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An advocate; one called to aid or support; hence, the Consoler, Comforter, or Intercessor; -- a term applied to the Holy Spirit. From which intercession especially I conceive he hath the name of the Paraclete given him by Christ. Bp. Pearson.