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Paraclete Definition & Meaning

paraclete
noun
  1. the third person in the Trinity; Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection; it came on Pentecost

"Paraclete" in song lyrics

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  • "This can only be the Spirit aka the Paraclete"
    The Ambassador f/ The Tonic — Honor & Glory

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Frequently asked questions

What does paraclete mean?
the third person in the Trinity; Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection; it came on Pentecost
What part of speech is paraclete?
Paraclete is a noun.

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