1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
προφητεύων
G4395 V-PAP-NSM
prophēteuō
to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • to prophesy, to be a prophet, speak forth by divine inspirations, to predict
    • to prophesy
    • "with the idea of foretelling future events pertaining especially to the kingdom of God"to utter forth, declare, a thing which can only be known by divine revelation"to break forth under sudden impulse in lofty discourse or praise of the divine counsels
      • under like prompting, to teach, refute, reprove, admonish, comfort others
      to act as a prophet, discharge the prophetic office
ἀνθρώποις
G444 N-DPM
anthrōpos
man-faced, i.e., a human being
  • a human being, whether male or female
    • generically, to include all human individuals
    • "to distinguish man from beings of a different race or order
      • of animals and plants
      • "of from God and Christ"of the angels
      with the added notion of weakness, by which man is led into a mistake or prompted to sin"with the adjunct notion of contempt or disdainful pity"with reference to two fold nature of man, body and soul"with reference to the two fold nature of man, the corrupt and the truly Christian man, conformed to the nature of God"with reference to sex, a male
    indefinitely, someone, a man, one"in the plural, people"joined with other words, merchantman
λαλεῖ
G2980 V-PAI-3S
laleō
to talk, i.e., utter words
  • to utter a voice or emit a sound
  • "to speak
    • to use the tongue or the faculty of speech
    • "to utter articulate sounds
    to talk"to utter, tell"to use words in order to declare one's mind and disclose one's thoughts
    • to speak
οἰκοδομὴν
G3619 N-ASF
oikodomē
architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
  • (the act of) building, building up
  • "metaphorically edifying, edification
    • the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness
    a building (i.e., the thing built, edifice)
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
παράκλησιν
G3874 N-ASF
paraklēsis
imploration, hortation, solace
  • a calling near, summons, (especially for help)
  • "importation, supplication, entreaty"exhortation, admonition, encouragement"consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
    • thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
    persuasive discourse, stirring address
    • instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
παραμυθίαν
G3889 N-ASF
paramythia
consolation (properly, abstract)
  • any address, whether made for the purpose of persuading, or of arousing and stimulating, or of calming and consoling
    • consolation, comfort

ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ οἰκοδομὴν καὶ παράκλησιν καὶ παραμυθίαν
3
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:12

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐπεὶ ζηλωταί ἐστε πνευμάτων πρὸς τὴν οἰκοδομὴν τῆς ἐκκλησίας ζητεῖτε ἵνα περισσεύητε
12
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

1 Timothy 4:13

ἕως ἔρχομαι πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει τῇ παρακλήσει τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ
13
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Jude 1:20

ὑμεῖς δέ ἀγαπητοί τῇ ἁγιωτάτῃ ὑμῶν πίστει ἐποικοδομοῦντες ἑαυτοὺς ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ προσευχόμενοι
20
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Ephesians 6:22

ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἵνα γνῶτε τὰ περὶ ἡμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν
22
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

2 Timothy 4:2

κήρυξον τὸν λόγον ἐπίστηθι εὐκαίρως ἀκαίρως ἔλεγξον ἐπιτίμησον παρακάλεσον ἐν πάσῃ μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ
2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Romans 14:19

ἄρα οὖν τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης διώκωμεν καὶ τὰ τῆς οἰκοδομῆς τῆς εἰς ἀλλήλους
19
Let us follow therefore after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Titus 1:9

ἀντεχόμενον τοῦ κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν πιστοῦ λόγου ἵνα δυνατὸς καὶ παρακαλεῖν ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ καὶ τοὺς ἀντιλέγοντας ἐλέγχειν
9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Τί οὖν ἐστιν ἀδελφοί ὅταν συνέρχησθε ἕκαστος ὑμῶν ψαλμὸν ἔχει διδαχὴν ἔχει γλῶσσαν ἔχει ἀποκάλυψιν ἔχει ἑρμηνείαν ἔχει· πάντα πρὸς οἰκοδομὴν γενέσθω
26
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:31

δύνασθε γὰρ καθ' ἕνα πάντες προφητεύειν ἵνα πάντες μανθάνωσιν καὶ πάντες παρακαλῶνται
31
For ye may all prophesy one one, by that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

Titus 2:6

τοὺς νεωτέρους ὡσαύτως παρακάλει σωφρονεῖν
6
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

1 Corinthians 14:4

λαλῶν γλώσσῃ ἑαυτὸν οἰκοδομεῖ· δὲ προφητεύων ἐκκλησίαν οἰκοδομεῖ
4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Διὸ παρακαλεῖτε ἀλλήλους καὶ οἰκοδομεῖτε εἷς τὸν ἕνα καθὼς καὶ ποιεῖτε
11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

γὰρ παράκλησις ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐκ πλάνης οὐδὲ ἐξ ἀκαθαρσίας οὐτὲ ἐν δόλῳ
3
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

Titus 2:9

δούλους ἰδίοις δεσπόταις ὑποτάσσεσθαι ἐν πᾶσιν εὐαρέστους εἶναι μὴ ἀντιλέγοντας
9
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

1 Corinthians 10:23

Πάντα μοι ἔξεστιν ἀλλ' οὐ πάντα συμφέρει· πάντα μοί ἔξεστιν ἀλλ' οὐ πάντα οἰκοδομεῖ
23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

Titus 2:15

Ταῦτα λάλει καὶ παρακάλει καὶ ἔλεγχε μετὰ πάσης ἐπιταγῆς· μηδείς σου περιφρονείτω
15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Ὥστε παρακαλεῖτε ἀλλήλους ἐν τοῖς λόγοις τούτοις
18
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Hebrews 13:22

Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί ἀνέχεσθε τοῦ λόγου τῆς παρακλήσεως καὶ γὰρ διὰ βραχέων ἐπέστειλα ὑμῖν
22
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Acts 13:15

μετὰ δὲ τὴν ἀνάγνωσιν τοῦ νόμου καὶ τῶν προφητῶν ἀπέστειλαν οἱ ἀρχισυνάγωγοι πρὸς αὐτοὺς λέγοντες Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί εἴ ἐστιν λόγος ἐν ὑμῖν παρακλήσεως πρὸς τὸν λαόν λέγετε
15
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers the of synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

καὶ ἐπέμψαμεν Τιμόθεον τὸν ἀδελφὸν ἡμῶν καὶ διάκονον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ συνεργὸν ἡμῶν ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς τὸ στηρίξαι ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλέσαι ὑμᾶς περὶ τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν
2
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: