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Comforter

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Comforter. John 14:16. The name given, by Christ, to the Holy Spirit. The original Greek word is Paraclete, and means first Advocate, a defender, helper, strengthener, as well as comforter.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Comforter'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​c/comforter.html. 1901.
 
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