KJV Dictionary Definition: consol

consol

CONSOL, n. from consolidate. Consols, in England, are the funds or stocks formed by the consolidation of different annuities.

consolable

CONSOLABLE, a. See Console. That admits comfort; capable of receiving consolation.

consolate

CONSOLATE, v.t. To comfort. See Console.

consolation

CONSOLATION, n. L. See Console.

1. Comfort; alleviation of misery, or distress of mind; refreshment of mind or spirits; a comparative degree of happiness in distress or misfortune, springing from any circumstance that abates the evil, or supports and strengthens the mind, as hope, joy, courage and the like.

Against such cruelties, with inward consolations recompensd.

We have great joy and consolation in thy love. Philemon 7.

2. That which comforts, or refreshes the spirits; the cause of comfort; as the consolation of Israel. Luke 2.

consolator

CONSOLATOR, n. One who comforts.

console

CONSOLE, v.t. L. The primary sense is either to set or allay, to give rest or quiet, or the sense is to strengthen, in which case it coincides with the root of solid. The latter is most probable. To comfort; to cheer the mind in distress or depression; to alleviate grief, and give refreshment to the mind or spirits; to give contentment or moderate happiness by relieving from distress.

The promises of the gospel may well console the Christian in all the afflictions of life.

It is a consoling reflection that the evils of life are temporary.

I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete.

consoled

CONSOLED, pp. Comforted; cheered.

consoler

CONSOLER, n. One that gives comfort.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.
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