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Paraclete
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What's The Definition Of Paraclete?Synonyms | Synonyms for Paraclete: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paraclete: See Also | Paraclete In Webster's Dictionary \Par"a*clete\, n. [L. paracletus, Gr. ?, from ? to
call to one, to exhort, encourage; ? beside + ? to call.]
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.
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