Lexicon apotolmaó: To dare, to venture, to boldly undertake Original Word: ἀποτολμάω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be very bold. From apo and tolmao; to venture plainly -- be very bold. see GREEK apo see GREEK tolmao NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and tolmaó Definition to be very bold NASB Translation very bold (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 662: ἀποτολμάωἀποτολμάω, ἀποτόλμω; properly, to be bold of oneself (ἀπό (which see V.)), i. e. to assume boldness, make bold: Romans 10:20; cf. Winers De verb. comp. etc. Part iv., p. 15. (Occasionally in Thucydides, Plato, Aeschines, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and the verb τολμάω (tolmáō, meaning "to dare" or "to be bold").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποτολμάω, the concept of boldness or daring can be found in Hebrew words such as אָמֵץ (amats, Strong's Hebrew 553), which means "to be strong" or "to be courageous," and חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's Hebrew 2388), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen." These terms similarly convey the idea of taking courageous action or standing firm in the face of challenges. Usage: The verb ἀποτολμάω is used in the New Testament to describe an action taken with boldness or daring, often in the context of speaking or acting in a way that requires courage. Context: The Greek verb ἀποτολμάω appears in the New Testament in contexts where individuals take bold actions or make daring statements, often in the face of opposition or potential danger. This term emphasizes the courage and audacity required to undertake such actions. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀποτολμάω is used in Romans 15:18, where the Apostle Paul speaks of his boldness in proclaiming the Gospel to the Gentiles. Paul emphasizes that he would not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through him, highlighting the divine empowerment and authority behind his mission. This usage underscores the theme of divine enablement and the necessity of courage in the proclamation of the Gospel. Forms and Transliterations αποτολμα αποτολμά ἀποτολμᾷ apotolma apotolmā̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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