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θαρρέω

tharreōbe confidentHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb6 occurrences2 books6 verses

Definition

θαρρέω, -ῶ

(later form of θαρσέω), [in LXX: Proverbs 1:21, Bar.4.21, 27, from LXX Bar.6.16, (17), 4Ma.13.11 4Mac.17.4 * ;]

to be of good cheer or courage, to be confident: 2 Corinthians 5:6; 5:8, Hebrews 13:6; τ. πεποιθήσει, 2 Corinthians 10:2; before εἰς, 2 Corinthians 10:1; ἐν, 2 Corinthians 7:16.

Synonyms: τολμάω. "θ. has reference more to the character, τ. to its manifestation " (Thayer, see word τολμάω)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

6 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 5:6Θαρροῦντες · we are always confident
    Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:8Θαρροῦμεν · We are confident
    We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
  3. 2 Corinthians 7:16θαρρῶ · I can have complete confidence
    I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
  4. 2 Corinthians 10:1θαρρῶ · bold
    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
  5. 2 Corinthians 10:2θαρρῆσαι · I may not need to be
    I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.
  6. Hebrews 13:6θαρροῦντας · with confidence
    So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”