θάρσος

tharsoscourage/confidenceHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

1. courage, boldness , (Homer), attic; θ. τινός courage to do a thing, (Aeschulus Tragicus)

2. that which gives courage , θάρση grounds of confidence , (Euripides)

3. in bad sense, audacity , (Iliad by Homer): compare θράσος. (ML)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as θάρσος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 28:15θάρσος · he was encouraged
    The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.