2293. tharseó

Lexicon

tharseó: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident

Original Word: θαρσέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tharseó
Pronunciation: thar-SEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (thar-seh'-o)
Definition: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident
Meaning: I am of good courage, good cheer, am bold.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be of good cheer.

From tharsos; to have courage -- be of good cheer (comfort). Compare tharrheo.

see GREEK tharsos

see GREEK tharrheo

HELPS Word-studies

2293 tharséō (from the root thar-, "bolstered because warmed up," derived from 2294 /thársos, "emboldened from within") – properly, bolstered within which supports unflinching courage – literally, to radiate warm confidence (exude "social boldness") because warm-hearted.

2293 /tharséō ("emboldened to show courage") refers to God bolstering the believer, empowering them with a bold inner-attitude (to be "of good courage"). For the believer, 2293 /tharséō ("showing boldness") is the result of the Lord infusing His strength by His inworking of faith ("inbirthed persuasion," 4102 /pístis). Showing this unflinching, bold courage means living out the inner confidence (inner bolstering) that is Spirit-produced.

["2293 (tharséō) means 'have confidence, courage, be unafraid,' with the nuance determined by the context" (C. Spicq, 2, 188).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tharsos
Definition
to be of good courage
NASB Translation
take courage (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2293: θαρσέω

θαρσέω, θάρσω; (see θαρρέω); to be of good courage, be of good cheer; in the N. T. only in the imperative: θάρσει, Luke 8:48 R G; Matthew 9:2, 22; Mark 10:49; Acts 23:11 (the Sept. for תִּירָא אַל, Genesis 35:17, etc.); θαρσεῖτε, Matthew 14:27; Mark 6:50; John 16:33 (the Sept. for אַל־תּירְאוּ, Exodus 14:13; Joel 2:22, etc.). (Synonym: see τολμάω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word θάρσος (tharsos), meaning "courage" or "confidence."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of courage and confidence in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like חָזַק (chazaq • Strong's Hebrew 2388), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen," and אָמַץ (amats • Strong's Hebrew 553), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous." These terms convey similar themes of encouragement and fortitude in the face of challenges, aligning with the New Testament usage of θαρσέω.

Usage: The verb θαρσέω is used in the New Testament to encourage individuals to have courage or confidence, often in the context of faith and trust in God or Jesus Christ.

Context: • Tharseō appears in several key passages in the New Testament, often spoken by Jesus to His disciples or others in need of reassurance. It is a call to maintain courage and confidence in the face of fear, uncertainty, or adversity.
• In Matthew 9:2, Jesus tells a paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven." Here, θαρσέω is used to assure the man of his spiritual healing and forgiveness, encouraging him to have faith.
• In Mark 6:50, as Jesus walks on water and approaches the terrified disciples, He says, "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid." This usage highlights the presence of Jesus as a source of courage and peace amidst fear.
• In John 16:33, Jesus comforts His disciples with the words, "In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world." This statement underscores the ultimate victory and assurance found in Christ, encouraging believers to remain steadfast despite worldly challenges.
• The term is also used in Acts 23:11, where the Lord stands by Paul and says, "Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome." This encouragement is given to Paul to strengthen him for the mission ahead, affirming divine support and purpose.
• Overall, θαρσέω is a powerful exhortation to believers to remain confident and courageous, rooted in the assurance of God's presence and promises.

Forms and Transliterations

θαρρούσα Θαρσει θαρσεί Θάρσει Θαρσειτε θαρσείτε Θαρσεῖτε Tharsei Thársei Tharseite Tharseîte

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 9:2 V-PMA-2S
GRK: τῷ παραλυτικῷ Θάρσει τέκνον ἀφίενταί
NAS: to the paralytic, Take courage, son;
KJV: Son, be of good cheer; thy
INT: to the paralytic Take courage son have been forgiven

Matthew 9:22 V-PMA-2S
GRK: αὐτὴν εἶπεν Θάρσει θύγατερ ἡ
NAS: Daughter, take courage; your faith
KJV: Daughter, be of good comfort; thy
INT: her said Take courage daughter the

Matthew 14:27 V-PMA-2P
GRK: αὐτοῖς λέγων Θαρσεῖτε ἐγώ εἰμι
NAS: to them, saying, Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.
KJV: saying, Be of good cheer; it is
INT: to them saying Take courage I It is

Mark 6:50 V-PMA-2P
GRK: λέγει αὐτοῖς Θαρσεῖτε ἐγώ εἰμι
NAS: with them and said to them, Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.
KJV: unto them, Be of good cheer: it is
INT: says to them Take courage I am [he]

Mark 10:49 V-PMA-2S
GRK: λέγοντες αὐτῷ Θάρσει ἔγειρε φωνεῖ
NAS: saying to him, Take courage, stand
KJV: unto him, Be of good comfort, rise;
INT: saying to him Take courage rise up he calls

John 16:33 V-PMA-2P
GRK: ἔχετε ἀλλὰ θαρσεῖτε ἐγὼ νενίκηκα
NAS: tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome
KJV: but be of good cheer; I
INT: you have but be of good courage I have overcome

Acts 23:11 V-PMA-2S
GRK: κύριος εἶπεν Θάρσει ὡς γὰρ
NAS: at his side and said, Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed
KJV: and said, Be of good cheer, Paul:
INT: Lord said Take courage as indeed

Strong's Greek 2293
7 Occurrences

Θάρσει — 4 Occ.
Θαρσεῖτε — 3 Occ.