Strong's Lexicon tharseó: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident Original Word: θαρσέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "θάρσος" (tharsos), meaning courage or confidence. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "tharseó" is "חָזַק" (chazaq - Strong's H2388), which means to be strong, courageous, or firm. Usage: The verb "tharseó" is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of encouragement and reassurance. It is often spoken by Jesus to His disciples and others to instill confidence and dispel fear. The term implies a call to inner strength and trust, particularly in the face of adversity or uncertainty. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage was a highly valued virtue, often associated with heroism and valor in battle. In the biblical context, "tharseó" transcends mere human bravery, pointing instead to a divine assurance and peace that comes from faith in God. This concept would have been particularly resonant in a time when early Christians faced persecution and trials. 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 Originfrom tharsos Definition to be of good courage NASB Translation take courage (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2293: θαρσέωθαρσέω, 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.) 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 Forms and Transliterations θαρρούσα Θαρσει θαρσεί Θάρσει Θαρσειτε θαρσείτε Θαρσεῖτε Tharsei Thársei Tharseite TharseîteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:2 V-PMA-2SGRK: 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 Matthew 14:27 V-PMA-2P Mark 6:50 V-PMA-2P Mark 10:49 V-PMA-2S John 16:33 V-PMA-2P Acts 23:11 V-PMA-2S Strong's Greek 2293 |
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