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# exhort, exhortation
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## Definition
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The term "exhort" means to strongly encourage and urge someone to do what is right. Such encouragement is called "exhortation."
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* The purpose of exhortation is to persuade other people to avoid sin and follow God's will.
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* The New Testament teaches Christians to exhort each other kindly in love, not harshly or abruptly.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Depending on the context, "exhort" could also be translated as "strongly urge" or or "persuade." or "advise."
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* Make sure the translation of this term does not imply that the exhorter is angry. The term should convey strength and seriousness, but should not refer to angry speech.
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* In most contexts, the term "exhort" should be translated differently than "encourage," which means to inspire, reassure, or comfort someone.
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* This term will usually be translated differently from "admonish," which means to warn or correct someone for their wrong behavior.
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