Category:Consolation

Con`so*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.]

Defn: The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee Job xv. 11.

Syn. -- Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.

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Consolation - of Israel A name for the Messiah in common use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isaiah 12:1; Isaiah 49:13. The Greek word thus rendered (Luke 2:25, paraklesis ) is kindred to that translated "Comforter" in John 14:16, etc. parakletos.