Strong's Lexicon tharreó: To be confident, to be of good courage, to be bold. Original Word: θαρρέω Word Origin: From the Greek root θαρσέω (tharseo), which means to be of good courage or to be confident. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "tharreó," similar concepts can be found in words like חָזַק (chazaq - Strong's H2388), which means to be strong or courageous, and בָּטַח (batach - Strong's H982), which means to trust or be confident. Usage: The verb "tharreó" conveys a sense of inner confidence and boldness, often in the face of adversity or challenging circumstances. It is used in the New Testament to describe a state of assuredness that comes from faith in God and His promises. This confidence is not based on human strength or ability but is rooted in trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage and confidence were highly valued traits, often associated with heroism and virtue. However, the Christian understanding of "tharreó" goes beyond mere human bravery. It reflects a spiritual confidence that arises from a relationship with God, who empowers believers to face trials with assurance. This concept was particularly significant for early Christians who faced persecution and needed encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2292 tharrhéō (a later form of 2293 /tharséō, "to show boldness," see NAS dictionary) – to show courage (boldness). See 2293 (tharseō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina late form of tharseó Definition to be of good courage NASB Translation bold (2), confidently (1), good courage (2), have confidence (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2292: θαρρέωθαρρέω (a form current from Plato on for the Ionic and earlier Attic θαρσέω), θαρρῶ; 1 aorist infinitive θαρρῆσαι; (from Homer on); to be of good courage, to be hopeful, confident: 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8; Hebrews 13:6; to be bold: τῇ πεποιθήσει, with the confidence, 2 Corinthians 10:2; εἰς τινα, toward (against) one, 2 Corinthians 10:1; ἐν τίνι, the ground of my confidence is in one, I am made of good courage by one, 2 Corinthians 7:16. (Synonym: see τολμάω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be bold, have confidence, be confident. Another form for tharseo; to exercise courage -- be bold, X boldly, have confidence, be confident. Compare tolmao. see GREEK tharseo see GREEK tolmao Forms and Transliterations θαρρησαι θαρρήσαι θαρρῆσαι θαρρουμεν θαρρούμεν θαρροῦμεν θαρρουντας θαρρούντας θαρροῦντας Θαρρουντες θαρρούντες Θαρροῦντες θαρρω θαρρώ θαρρῶ Θαρσείς tharresai tharrêsai tharrēsai tharrē̂sai tharro tharrô tharrō tharrō̂ tharroumen tharroûmen tharrountas tharroûntas Tharrountes TharroûntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 5:6 V-PPA-NMPGRK: Θαρροῦντες οὖν πάντοτε NAS: being always of good courage, and knowing KJV: [we are] always confident, knowing INT: Being confident therefore always 2 Corinthians 5:8 V-PIA-1P 2 Corinthians 7:16 V-PIA-1S 2 Corinthians 10:1 V-PIA-1S 2 Corinthians 10:2 V-ANA Hebrews 13:6 V-PPA-AMP Strong's Greek 2292 |
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