COMFORTABLY
Christian Life • Old Testament
“Comfortably” means kindly, tenderly, or consolingly. The biblical expression “speak to the heart” describes words that win confidence, encourage the fearful, and proclaim God’s gracious forgiveness to His people.
Biblical Usage
The expression describes kind human speech, such as Boaz’s words to Ruth and Joseph’s words to his brothers. It also describes God’s tender message of forgiveness and grace to His people.