courage, courageous, valor

Definition

The term “courage” refers to boldly facing or doing something that is difficult, frightening, or dangerous.

• The term, “courageous” describes someone who shows courage, who does the right thing even when feeling afraid or pressured to give up.
• A person shows courage when he faces emotional or physical pain with strength and perseverance or when he faces the threat of emotional or physical pain with emotional strength.
• The expression “take courage” means “do not be afraid” or “be assured that things will turn out well.”
• When Joshua was preparing to go into the dangerous land of Canaan, Moses exhorted him to be “strong and courageous.”
• The term “courageous” could also be translated as “brave” or “unafraid” or “bold.”
• Depending on the context, to “have courage” could also be translated as “be emotionally strong” or “be confident” or “stand firm.”
• To “speak with courage” could be translated as “speak boldly” or “speak without being afraid” or “speak confidently.”

Translation Suggestions

(See also: encourage, confidence, fear, strength)

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0553, H2428, H2865, G21140, G21150, G21740, G22930, G22940, G38700, G38740, G43890, G51110