Term
Paraclete
A title for the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John, derived from a Greek term meaning 'defending counsel.'
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Definition
A Greek word meaning 'defending counsel' (in a lawsuit). It is used as a title of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John.
Sources
- 1.Alan Richardson and John Bowden The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983). 426Original citation: Richardson, Alan, and John Bowden. The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983, 426.
Last revised August 14, 2026