0226. 223. Comfort

223. Comfort

The Hebrew word “Nachatn” means to sigh with another, and thus to have fellow-feeling. There are seven strands in this cord of love.

1. Sympathy. The sons and daughters of Jacob “rose up to comfort him,” when it was thought Joseph was slain—Gen_37:35.

2. Help. Ruth said to Boaz: “Thou hast comforted me” (Rth_2:13).

3. Rest. Job said, “My bed shall comfort me” (Job_7:13).

4. Assurance. “The Lord hath comforted His people” (Isa_49:13).

5. Affection. “As one whom his mother comforteth” (Isa_66:13).

6. Supply. “Thou shalt comfort me on every side” (Psa_71:21).

7. Courage. “I, even I, am He that comforteth you” (Isa_51:12).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH