Greek · pa-RAK-le-sis tou Is-ra-EL
Consolation of Israel
παράκλησις τοῦ Ἰσραήλ
The Comfort of Israel — the long-awaited consolation God promised
Symbol: The old man's arms lifted to heaven with a baby — the wait fulfilled
“There was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.”
Luke 2:25
Simeon spent a lifetime waiting for one thing — the comfort God had promised His people. When he held the baby Jesus, the wait was over.
What the name means
Consolation is comfort after long sorrow — Israel had waited centuries for God to visit and comfort His exiled people.
Simeon's Spirit-led arrival at the temple was no accident: the Holy Spirit pointed him to the Consolation in human arms.
To pray this name is to bring your own long waiting to the One who ends exile with His presence.
How to pray this name
- Pray it over long waits: 'Consolation of Israel, You have come — comfort me.'
- Pray for those still waiting — the Consolation is worth the patience.
Consolation of Israel, You are the comfort God promised. End my exile and hold me as Simeon held You. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
The Consolation of Israel has come — my long waiting finds its answer in Him.
Study further
Isaiah 40:1-2 · Isaiah 61:2 · Luke 2:29-32 · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4